§ 82. Mr. Lewisasked the First Lord of the Admiralty for what period of time naval reservist John McNamee Healey was called back for reservist training; what activity he was engaged in; and what part he and 28 other naval reservists had in preparing and stewarding at the officers' annual ball in Chatham Barracks.
§ Commander NobleSteward Healy reported on 20th June for one week's Reserve training at Chatham. For this period he was required to perform the normal duties of a steward rating. As part of these duties he spent one working day helping to prepare for the officers' ball; Healy, and 17 other stewards volunteered to assist, after normal working hours, with service at the ball itself. These men are members of the Royal Fleet Reserve and as such are paid a retainer of between £4 11s. and £9 2s. a quarter, as well as receiving full pay during training.