§ Mr. CAIRNSasked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that John Gibbons, late No. J39285, No. 3 Mess, His Majesty's ship "Vanquisher," was demobilised in August last and has not yet received his back pay and other moneys due to him, although application has been made to the paymaster; and whether he will have this case inquired into, with a view to expediting settlement?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI am advised that no previous inquiry regarding this man's accounts can be traced as having been received by the Accountant-General of the Navy. The matter is being investigated, and payment of any money due will be expedited.