§ MR. W. JOHNSTON (Belfast, S.)I beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in consequence of the lamented death of Sir John Thompson, late Prime Minister of Canada, under special circumstances, Her Majesty's Government propose to make provision for Lady Thompson and the junior members of the family? In asking this question I beg to express my pleasure at seeing the right hon. Gentleman, 208 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in his place again.
THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER: Sir W. V. HARCOURT (Derby)I am much obliged to the hon. Gentleman. Her Majesty's Government have reason to believe that the people of Canada will make provision for Lady Thompson and the junior members of the family in recognition of the eminent services rendered by the deceased Statesman to the Dominion of Canada. The hon. Member has no doubt, from other sources, knowledge of a disposition to show private recognition also of the great services rendered by the late Sir J. Thompson.