HC Deb 27 July 1893 vol 15 cc655-6
MR. H. R. FARQUHARSON (Dorset, W.)

I beg to ask the hon. Member for Merionethshire whether the Charity Commissioners have yet come to a decision as to the feasibility of providing places on the foundation of Christ's Hospital for the sons of naval officers?

The PARLIAMENTARY CHARITY COMMISSIONER (Mr. T. E. ELLIS,) Merionethshire

The Charity Commissioners have long since expressed their opinion that if certain endowments which were excepted from the Scheme of 1890 now governing Christ's Hospital, and which are still held by the old Governing Body, were restored to the hospital, it would be practicable to make some special provision in favour of sons of naval officers. The question which has arisen as to the destination of the endowments now with- held from the Hospital has been certified by the Commissioners to the Attorney General, and the Commissioners now await the issue.