§ 84. Mr. HOGGEasked the Prime Minister whether he will refer the cases of persons killed in this country as the result of Zeppelin raids to a new Select Committee with a view to some compensation being given, especially to widows deprived of their husbands?
§ 87. Sir E. CORNWALLasked whether the Government is reconsidering the question of losses sustained by Zeppelin raids; and whether, at an early date, all such losses, both as regards property and persons, will be made a national liability?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Government have this suggestion under consideration, but I cannot yet make a statement on the subject.
§ Sir E. CORNWALLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the strong and growing feeling in the country in favour of some change of policy in regard to these matters?
§ The PRIME MINISTERDoes the hon. Gentleman mean in regard to loss of life
§ Sir E. CORNWALLBoth property and life.
85. Mr. DENNISSasked the Prime Minister whether he will initiate legislation to put the aircraft and anti-aircraft services so far as attacks on Zeppelins are concerned in an analogous position to that of the Royal Navy as regards prize bounties?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThis suggestion is worthy of consideration and will receive it.