§ 9. Mr. FALLEasked the Secretary to the Admiralty if it is proposed to compensate the pensioners on duty in the semaphore tower, Portsmouth, at the time of the fire for loss of clothing and other articles; and can he say if all the riggers employed have received compensation?
§ Dr. MACNAMARACompensation will be granted to the pensioners referred to. Payment of compensation in respect of all the claims received from riggers has already been authorised.