§ 10. Mr. NOEL LINDSAYasked The Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he will take steps to associate the veterans of the South African War in the forthcoming Jubilee celebrations; and whether any special financial assistance will be accorded to this class of ex-service men?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Douglas Hacking)Special arrangements can be made only for those ex-service men who are members of one of the associations. A number of veterans of the South African War will, of course, be included among the representatives of ex-service men's associations and the in-pensioners of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, for whom places will be found along the route of the Royal Procession on 6th May. As regards the last part of the question, no special financial assistance is being accorded to any ex-service men.
Viscountess ASTORWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind the position of the nurses, including the overseas nurses?
§ Mr. HACKINGThat does not arise Out of this question. I would rather that another question be put down.
§ 43. Mr. SUTCLIFFEasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether facilties will be offered to Members of Parliament for participating in any Silver Jubilee functions other than witnessing the procession from the stand in the Mall; and, if so, whether he will state their nature?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir John Gilmour)There is no function in which the House of Commons will participate as a body except the ceremony in Westminster Hall on 9th May, but a number of hon. Members as indivduals will no doubt receive invitations with their wives to other functions mentioned in the published programme. Special facilities will be offered to Members in connection with the Naval, Military and Air Force Reviews.