HC Deb 08 December 1926 vol 200 cc2083-4
14. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty on what principles the sum of £8,229 14s. 1d., subscribed for the dependants of those who lost their lives in the submarine disaster of the Ml, 12th November, 1925, is being distributed?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Davidson)

I have nothing to add to the reply given on the 10th June to the hon. Member for Mother Valley (Mr. Grundy) (OFFICIAL REPORT, Col. 1704).

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the dependants of some of those who have lost their lives in these disasters are living in circumstances of extreme privation, and that private money has had to be subscribed for them, and can he take steps to review the rates of pension payable in such cases?

Mr. DAVIDSON

I am afraid not, at the present moment.