§ 13. Mr. E. BROWN (for Mr. HOREBELISHA)asked the First Lord of the Admiralty with reference to the discharge of six established men from Devonport dockyard, whether he will set out particulars in each case of the pensions due to each man; and when the first instalment becomes due and when it will be paid?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMThe six men to whom the hon. and gallant Member 1189 doubtless refers, all ceased duty on the 7th May. The necessary particulars of their service have been communicated to the Treasury and one of them (Morris) has been awarded a compensation allowance of £25 4s. 7d. per annum, plus a supplement of £7 13s. 7d. per annum, and an additional allowance of £82 12s. 9d. Payment of the latter allowance has been made. No statement regarding the compensation allowances of the other men can be made until awards have been received from the Treasury. Any superannuation benefits that may be awarded will accrue as from the date of discharge. Payment of the additional allowances (lump sums) will be authorised immediately on receipt of the Treasury awards and payment of the first instalment of pension will be made at the end of the month in which the award is received.