HC Deb 24 February 1921 vol 138 cc1134-5
27. Major ENTWISTLE

asked the Prime Minister if, in view of the fact that the Government have adopted the recommendations of the Select Committee on Pensions relating to the Mercantile Marine and in view of the last paragraph of the Report, he will grant the same; benefits to British fishermen and their dependants who suffered from enemy action during the War?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Arrangements are being made with a view to meeting the situation which will arise on the exhaustion of the lump-sum compensation money granted to the widows of the fishermen in question.

Major ENTWISTLE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the details will be available?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I am afraid I cannot.