§ Mr. Stamfordasked the First Lord of the Admiralty how soon a settlement of the back pay due to Stoker 2nd Class Ernest Nicholson, R.N., C/Kx. 547009, may be expected, having regard to the fact that the naval authorities have had this matter in hand since July last and the man is suffering extreme hardship.
Mr. AlexanderI am glad to inform my hon. Friend that authority for the payment of the back pay due to Stoker Nicholson has now been issued.