§ 27. Sir H. Williamsasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that a Croydon man serving in the Navy, on discharge from the Forces, was pro vided with 18s. only for the purpose of providing himself with a civilian outfit; and, as this sum cannot be sufficient, whether it will be increased at once?
§ Mr. George HallWith certain exceptions, men discharged from the Navy are given a gratuity, at present of 18s., to assist them in providing themselves with plain clothes. I am aware that this gratuity has been criticised as inadequate and I am having the whole question carefully reconsidered.