HC Deb 07 August 1914 vol 65 c2163

Considered in Committee.

[Mr. WHITLEY in the Chair.]

Resolution reported, "That a sum, not exceeding £100,000,000, be granted to His Majesty, beyond the ordinary Grants of Parliament, towards defraying expenses that may be incurred during the year ending 31st March, 1915, for all measures which may be taken for the security of the country, for the conduct of Naval and Military operations, for assisting the food supply, for promoting the continuance of trade, industry, and business communications, whether by means of insurance or indemnity against risk, or otherwise for the relief of distress, and generally for all expenses arising out of the existence of a state of war."

Resolution agreed to.