§ Mr. W. R. SMITHasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the gratuity granted to active service men in the naval forces has been paid; and, if not, whether information can be given as to when it will be paid?
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§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe gratuity is not yet being paid to such men. It is, in fact, not due until the prescribed terminating date of the qualifying war period has been reached, and meanwhile increments of war gratuity are being earned.