HC Deb 05 July 1917 vol 95 cc1294-5
82. Mr. PETO

asked what decision has been arrived at with regard to the allowance made to dependants of merchant service officers and seamen taken prisoner from British ships interned at enemy ports at the outbreak of the War?

Mr. G. ROBERTS

I am glad to be able to say that it has been decided to place the dependants of officers and men interned in Germany in the same position, as regards payments under the Government scheme, as the dependants of officers and men who have lost their lives through enemy action.

Mr. CURRIE

Will that provision be retrospective, and, if so, from what date?

Mr. ROBERTS

I had not contemplated. being pressed beyond the concession made, which comes into operation forthwith.