HC Deb 19 October 1915 vol 74 c1620
115. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it is proposed to compensate for loss of business the owner of boats let for pleasure who was compelled to haul them up during the War under an order?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

The answer is in the negative. It is not the practice to grant compensation to persons who suffer loss through a general order or prohibition such as that referred to. Such losses are incidental to a state or war.