§ 24. Mr. Culverwellasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the responsibility of the Admiralty in regard to clothing, etc., towards naval officers and seamen who have lost their possessions at sea as a result of enemy action, and are invalided from the Navy on account of wounds or ill-health?
§ Mr. ChurchillOfficers and men who have lost service effects as a result of enemy action and are then invalided from the Navy are paid compensation by the Admiralty on the basis of the value of the articles at the time of the loss.
§ Mr. CulverwellIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that I have a letter begging for greatcoats and other clothing for men such as I have referred to in my Question, because they cannot be obtained from the Admiralty, and will he take steps to remedy this grievance?
§ Mr. ChurchillThere is no valid grievance, because if application is made to the proper quarter compensation will be paid. On the other hand, statements to the effect that compensation cannot be paid and attempts to obtain money from other quarters would also be deserving of inquiry.