§ 25. Sir B. FALLEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he is aware that a certain number of men served in whose case there is no special documentary evidence of attestation; whether any appeal in cases in which the sole issue is whether or not a claimant served in pursuance of a voluntary enlistment can be allowed; and, if so, up to what date?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMI am aware that there are such cases. Notice has been given in Admiralty Fleet Orders that employés who wish to appeal against the rejection of their claims must do so not later than 30th November.
§ Sir B. FALLESeeing that the date is so close upon us, would it not be possible for the hon. and gallant Gentleman to extend it for a fortnight?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMThe date has been fixed for some long time past and applies to a great many cases. It has been fixed for all three service Departments, and it is not within the power of the Admiralty, even if it so wished, to alter the date.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAWhat steps are being taken to acquaint those concerned that 30th November is the last date on which they can apply?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMIt has been published, and everyone is supposed to have an opportunity of seeing published notices.