asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many civilian drivers are employed at Royal Naval Barracks and Air Station, Lee-on-Solent; what is their average pay including overtime; and what is the pay of a rating performing the same duties.

Sixty-six full-time civilian drivers are employed at these establishments. Their weekly gross pay for the last few months has averaged £7 1s. The pay of a rating would vary according to his rank, seniority and whether or not he was married.