HC Deb 29 October 1918 vol 110 cc1272-3
34. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Pensions Minister whether he has received a subscription from the Prince of Wales's Fund for his King's Fund; and, if so, how much, and on what conditions?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Colonel Sir A. Griffith-Boscawen)

A subscription of £25,000 has been received from the Prince of Wales's Fund. No condition is attached to the gift.

Sir C. HENRY

By what authority is that made?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

It was made by the trustees of the Prince of Wales's Fund.

Mr. HOGGE

Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that the Prince of Wales's Fund was gathered for civilian distress at the outbreak of the War, and has this House no control of the expenditure of that money?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

I have nothing whatever to do with the control or management of the Prince of Wales's Fund.

Sir C. HENRY

Was this subscription from the Prince of Wales's Fund given voluntarily?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

I think the King's Fund asked for it.