§ 64. Mr. B. PETOasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether any settlement has been arrived at of the claims for compensation' for wrongful detention at St. Laurent of the captain, first officer, and engineer of the British steamer "Edith Cavell"?
§ Mr. A. M. SAMUEL (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)His Majesty's Ambassador at Paris presented a request to the French Government on 29th August for a grant to these men. He has now 912 been informed that in view of the fact that French Colonies enjoy financial autonomy the request had been referred to the Governor of French Guiana, who alone was competent to decide what action should be taken in the matter.