§ 75. Viscount WOLMERasked the Home Secretary how much money was found in the possession of the woman Queenie Gerald, recently convicted of keeping a brothel; whether this money has been, or will be, returned to her at the end of the period of her imprisonment; how much money was found on the premises of the Women's Social and Political Union on the occasion of the police raid last May; and whether this money has been returned to the union?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe sum found in the possession of Queenie Gerald was £202 18s. Of this a sum of £100 was handed back to her, by order of the magistrate, on 16th June. Part of the remainder will be applied to paying the costs of the prosecution, the taxation of which is not yet complete, and the balance will be returned to her on her release. On the premises of the Women's Social and Political Union there was found about £18 in cash, and postal orders to the value of about £35. The question whether this money can be applied towards the cost of the prosecution will shortly come before the Courts. If it cannot be so applied, it will be returned to the persons who may be found to be entitled to it.
§ Viscount WOLMERIf there is anything left over after the costs of the prosecution have been met, will the right hon. Gentleman sec that it will be returned?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, that is exactly what I have said.