53. Lieut.-Colonel MALONEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the grants of money made to Lord Beatty, Lord Haig, and other naval and military officers, have been paid; if not, what is the reason for the delay; and whether interest will be due to these officers from the date on which the grants were made?
§ Mr. BALDWINPayment has been made to the Public Trustee for investment on behalf of the recipients in six cases, and will be made in other cases as soon as the necessary trusts are completed by the parties concerned. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. BALDWINCertainly; they have always been.