HC Deb 07 March 1969 vol 779 cc190-1W
Dr. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why the pay and conditions of service of the Royal Navy are now being put in the hands of the National Board for Prices and Incomes.

Mr. Reynolds

The National Board for Prices and Incomes were instructed on 2nd November, 1967, "to keep under continuous review, the pay and allowances" of all members of the Armed Forces, including the Royal Navy. I explained the reasons for this during this week's defence debate.