§ Colonel Clarkeasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty when a decision may be expected in the case of Commander H. C. Cumberbatch, R.N., Retired, whose application for payment of removal allowance was forwarded to the Flag Officer on 15th October, 1947, in H.M.S. "Safeguard" letter No. 1167/BD165, and which, according to the Admiralty's last letter C.W. 28262/47 dated 7th April, 1948, was still under consideration.
§ Mr. W. EdwardsCommander Cumberbatch is one of a number of reemployed retired officers who, under naval regulations as they stand at present, 169W are not eligible for the payment of removal allowance. The position of these officers, however, is under consideration on an inter-Service basis as part of the general review of conditions under which removal allowances are payable in the three Services, and it is hoped that a decision will be reached shortly.