§ 31. Mr. Shortasked the Home Secretary whether he can now make a statement respecting the future of the Metropolitan Police Orphanage, especially in reference to the report of the committee of inquiry?
§ Sir J. SimonI am informed that the committee dealing with the affairs of the Orphanage made an interim report to the General Court on 30th March last and, subject to the Charity Commissioners establishing a scheme giving the necessary authority, the Orphanage will be sold. Provided that such a scheme is established it is hoped to be able to give a compassionate allowance of £36 a year to each child. This sum, however, will be liable to variation from time to time in accordance with the state of the funds.