§ Mr. Sharpasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how matters affecting pay and demobilisation are brought promptly to the notice of all concerned; and whether his Department issues regularly, and at what periods, to sub-unit level for compulsory publication to all naval personnel any notices similar to the "Demob forms" and "New pay forms" issued by the Air Ministry.
Mr. DugdaleInformation concerning pay and allowances is included in the weekly issues of Fleet Orders. In addition, telegraphic general messages are issued for all fresh details of the new pay code, and instructions have been issued for these to be given wide circulation on notice boards. Extra copies of the Fleet Orders are also supplied for this purpose. Release questions are covered by a separate issue of Fleet Orders. Advance copies are sent by air to foreign stations, and extra copies are also supplied for notice boards. In addition, instructions have been issued for ships' companies to be given assistance in obtaining any further explanation of pay questions they may need, and for an officer to be selected in every ship and establishment to make himself thoroughly acquainted with release questions and to be available for consultation, especially from the welfare aspect. Additional copies of the relevant Fleet Orders are issued for the use of this officer.