§ 73. Mr. HOGGEasked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to announce to what purpose the Government are devoting the Royal gift of £100,000?
§ The PRIME MINISTERSo far no specially appropriate use for His Majesty's generous gift has presented itself, but the Government have the matter under constant attention.
§ Mr. W. THORNEWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of handing over this money to the institution dealing with disabled and blind soldiers and sailors?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am willing to consider any suggestion.
§ Mr. HOGGEDid not the right hon. Gentleman tell me that the Government had submitted a scheme to the King and were awaiting His Majesty's approval?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat does not affect the answer I have given.