§ 77. Commander Purseyasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the results of his further consideration of grants to be allowed to Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve officers for the alteration of distinction lace.
§ Mr. CallaghanYes. List I Permanent R.N.V.R. officers may now receive the cost of alterations to lace on two undress jackets instead of one as previously announced.
§ 80. Mr. Pagetasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what additional clothing, uniform and equipment is required by a Royal Navy Volunteer rating upon being granted a commission; what is the cost of such additional clothing, uniform and equipment; and what grants are given to such ratings for the purpose of obtaining such clothing, uniform and equipment.
§ Mr. CallaghanThe scale of uniform for a newly-commissioned acting sublieutenant of the R.N.V.R. is one undress coat with distinction lace, one pair of plain blue trousers and one pair of shoulder straps. The estimated cost of these articles is £38 and the authorised grant is £27. The officer also receives a free issue of some 20 items of clothing such as working dress, shirts, shoes, etc., the value of which is about £25.