44. Mr. MONTAGUE BARLOWasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any compensation is to be paid to the survivors of the "Lusitania" for their property and effects which went down with the vessel; whether he has had any correspondence with the Cunard Company on the subject; and whether the Government are prepared to advance any compensation money to the survivors with a view to its recoverey from the German Government after the War?
§ Mr. McKENNAHis Majesty's Government cannot undertake to grant compensation from public funds to persons who suffer loss at sea owing to the action of the King's enemies, but claims may be registered with the Claims Bureau at the Foreign Office.