§ Mr. R. RICHARDSONasked the Minister of Pensions whether a month ago R. C. Hitchcox, identity No. S.F.O., 121,783, was awarded the sum of £84 and has received the sum of £76 14s. 8d.; and whether he will make inquiries as to the cause of this stoppage, and expedite the settlement of balance?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe gratuity of £84 awarded to Mr. Hitchcox was in lieu of a previous award, of which £7 1s. 5d. had been paid. This amount, therefore, fell to be deducted from the new award, and there was also an over issue of 3s. 11d. in respect of former payments. The net amount due to Mr. Hitchcox is, therefore, £76 14s. 8d.; but there is owing to the local Committee the £5 advance made pending a settlement, and repayable to them.