HC Deb 06 July 1937 vol 326 c178
50. Mr. Magnay

asked the Secretary of State for War whether any charge will be raised against the German Government in connection with the reception and medical treatment of casualties from the German battleship "Deutschland" in the military hospital, Gibraltar?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

No charge will be raised against the German Government in respect of a humane service which would always be readily rendered in such circumstances. The cost will be borne on Army Funds.

Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether in similar circumstances we should not be very much surprised if we received such a mean and petty-minded request for payment?