§ Mr. R. McNEILLasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that W. Galvin, official No. 184999, Royal Fleet 930W Reserve, late of His Majesty's ship "Undaunted," has been entitled to concession-pay of 6d. per diem since the 1st of October, 1917; that in June, 1918, the fleet paymaster of His Majesty's ship "Undaunted" applied to the Department at 4A, Newgate Street, for payment of what was then due to Galvin, but without effect; that since then several equally ineffective attempts to obtain payment have been made, and that finally, on application to the Secretary to the Admiralty, Galvin was assured on the 11th of June, 1919, that his claim was receiving attention; what are the difficulties in the case that necessitate prolonged consideration; and whether, in view of the fact that nearly two years' arrears of concession-pay are now due to Galvin, he will give instructions that payment shall be made forthwith?
§ Dr. MACNAMARANaval ratings were given the option of retaining the benefit of the allotment concession for themselves, by requesting that the allotment charges against their wages should be reduced on the ship's ledger, or of allowing their dependants to receive the allotment concession in the form of an addition to their weekly allowances. So far as can be ascertained, Galvin did not exercise his option, and no reference on the subject from the "Undaunted" was received; consequently payment could not be made to Mrs. Galvin. The day before Galvin's demobilisation, a, letter on the subject was received from him, and two further letters have also been received. I greatly regret that these were not attended to promptly, but steps are now being taken to adjust the matter.