§ 142. Sir J. Mellorasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many Women's Royal Naval Service ratings are now employed at Chequers and in what capacities; why they were not withdrawn when the employment of Women's Royal Naval Service ratings in private residences was prohibited by the Admiralty; whether the full cost of their pay allowances and victualling is recovered and from whom; and when they will return to naval duties.
§ Mr. CallaghanThe position remains as stated in the reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Shrewsbury (Mr. Langford-Holt) of 20th July, 1949. Although the withdrawal of W.R.N.S. from official residences is proceeding, the process is not complete, and the question of the W.R.N.S. at Chequers is still under discussion. The contribution of £1,400 as an Appropriation-in-Aid of Navy Votes, referred to in the supplementary reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Shrewsbury, does not cover the cost to Navy Votes.