HC Deb 13 December 1926 vol 200 cc2566-7
71. Mr. HAYES

asked the Home Secretary whether he is submitting to the Committee of the Police Fund, recently constituted by Royal Charter, proposals to assist from the fund the widows of and pre-War pensioners?

Captain HACKING

The hon. Member is under a misapprehension. The Charter has not yet been granted, and it would be premature for me to discuss the objects for which the fund is to be applied or the proposals which may be made to the board of trustees or the advisory council when they are constituted.

Mr. HAYES

Can the hon. and gallant Gentleman give any indication as To when the charter will be received?

Captain HACKING

I think at a fairly early date.

Mr. HAYES

May I ask whether the Department will then be prepared to consider the question of submitting certain proposals?

Captain HACKING

I cannot say in advance what will be done, but, of course, it is possible that the hon. Member's point may be met under the present charter.