§ Mr. BARNESasked the Prime Minister if the Government has considered the question of making adequate provision for those crippled, or for the widows of those killed at the front, say, on the basis of the Compensation Act, and if he is in a position to make a statement?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)These cases will be properly provided for, but certain aspects of the matter are still under consideration, and I cannot yet make a statement on the subject.
§ Major DALRYMPLE WHITEWill these cases be dealt with entirely on the basis of present and former Government Grants, aided by any Grants from the Patriotic Fund, though I understand that it has not very large sums at its disposal?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI would rather defer making a statement.
§ Mr. BARNESWill the Prime Minister be able to make a statement previous to the next Adjournment?
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes.