§ 12. Sir J. D. REESasked whether the Secretary of State has decided not to compensate Messrs. Clarke and Weston for the sufferings they have undergone in consequence of judgments given by Mr. Justice Fletcher, of the Calcutta High Court, which have subsequently and after long intervals been reversed on appeal?
§ Mr. H. BAKERAs regards Mr. Clarke. I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 22nd October. The case of Mr. Weston has not yet come before the Secretary of State in Council, as was explained in answer to the hon. Member's question on 21st October.
§ Sir J. D. REESHas it been finally decided not to compensate either of these gentlemen for the undeserved sufferings they have undergone?
§ Mr. BAKERI have explained that Mr. Clarke was allowed to go on deputation instead of on furlough, and I have just 1003 explained that with regard to Mr. Weston his case has not yet come before the Secretary of State.