§ GENERAL SHUTEasked the Under Secretary of State for India, If it is intended to refer the unadjusted prize alcims of Sir George Whitlock's force as regards the Kirwee Booty to the High Court of Admiralty; and, whether more prompt steps cannot be taken to settle these claims?
§ LORD GEORGE HAMILTONSir, there is no intention on the part of the Secretary of State for India to advise the Crown to refer to the Court of Admiralty any question in relation to the Banda and Kirwee prize money, nor is there any intention of disturbing the decisions already arrived at in the matter. The Secretary of State, after communication with the prize agents, has recently instructed the Government of India to wind up the accounts and take measures for a fourth and final distribution of the prize fund.