HC Deb 18 April 1923 vol 162 c2023
16. Viscount CURZON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it is proposed to give any compensation for disturbance to members of the Royal Marines who may be affected by the proposals of the Admiralty to amalgamate the forces?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Commander Eyres-Monsell)

Officers and men who fire transferred to other divisions in consequence of the abolition of the Gosport division will have the removal expenses of themselves and their families paid. The details of the arrangements will he communicated to those concerned as soon as possible.

Viscount CURZON

Does this include the families and dependents of the officers and men who are being brought away from Forton? The housing conditions at Portsmouth are very difficult indeed, and it is impossible for these men to get the necessary accommodation.

Commander EYRES-MONSELL

I have said that it covers the removal expenses of the families.

Viscount CURZON

The hon. and gallant Gentleman said "to other divisions." Does he mean from Forton to Eastney?