HC Deb 26 November 1914 vol 68 cc1293-4
22. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can say how much prize money is now lying to the credit of the Navy; and when the new system of prize bounties, promised by the Royal Proclamation of 28th August, 1914, will be announced?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

No information as to the amount of the prize fund can be given as a great many cases are still under adjudication. The system of award is under consideration, but the appropriation of the fund will not be determined until the end of the War.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Has not this been under consideration now for three months?

Dr. MACNAMARA

Certainly, and we have been considering the system of the War as a basis of future distribution.

Mr. GERSHOM STEWART

Will there be no distribution until this War is over?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I do not know; I must have notice of that.