§ 29. Sir E. Erringtonasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that 4264286 Warrant-Officer Second-Class T. W. Davis, Parachute Brigade, was seconded to the Imperial Ethiopian Navy as a commando instructor, and that during his three months' service he was not employed in this capacity, resulting in his resignation; and whether, in view of this treatment and breach of contract, he will take steps to ensure that Warrant-Officer Davis is indemnified against loss sustained in respect of himself and his family.
§ Mr. RamsdenYes. I have carefully considered this case and although I cannot exonerate Warrant Officer Davis from all responsibility for the breach of contract, I have arranged to make up his pay by an amount which, together with the advance he received from the Ethiopian Government, equals his normal United Kingdom rate of pay and allowances. In addition, an ex gratia payment from non-public funds will be made to cover his out of pocket expenses.