HC Deb 09 April 1919 vol 114 c2025
56. Mr. BOTTOMLEY

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the proposal to apply a portion of the large sum in the hands of the Treasury in respect of premiums upon aircraft insurance policies which were unexpired at the date of the Armistice to the relief of cases of special hardship amongst sufferers from enemy air raids?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I regret that I cannot see my way to adopt the proposal suggested in the question.

Mr. BOTTOMLEY

Is it not a fact that the Government have in hand upwards of £10,000,000 accumulated profits on this? Does the right hon. Gentleman propose to keep them?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Yes, Sir; it is proposed to keep whatever balance there is.

Mr. BOTTOMLEY

Hard-hearted Chancellor!