HC Deb 09 July 1924 vol 175 cc2230-1
10. Viscount CURZON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the Committee to inquire into the withheld retired pay of naval officers have as yet reported; and whether the Government intend to adopt its recommendations?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Ammon)

I understand that the Committee may be expected to report within the next week or two.

Viscount CURZON

Will it be the next week, or the week after? The matter is very urgent.

Mr. AMMON

I cannot control the Committee. We hope it will be next week, or the week after.

Colonel ASHLEY

Could the hon. Gentleman communicate with the Chairman of the Committee, and ask him to report, if possible, before we adjourn for the holidays, so that we may have a discussion in this House?

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