asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he will now implement the recommendations contained in the Madden Report in regard to the pay and conditions of service of officers in the Naval Ordnance Inspection Department.

As the hon. and gallant Member is aware, a number of changes in the pay and conditions of service of the Naval Ordnance Inspection Pool have already been made as a result of the Madden Report. I cannot make any further statement at present.