Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (Officers' Gratuities) Admiral of the Fleet Sir H. MEUX asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether steps will be taken to place officers of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve upon the same footing in regard to gratuities as officers of the Special Reserve of Officers and Territorial Force are placed by Articles 496 (a) and 497 of the Royal Warrant for Pay Appointment,. Promotion, and Non-effective Pay of the Army, 1914? Dr. MACNAMARA The matter is still under discussion with the Treasury.