§ 77. Mr. A. Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has given further consideration to the offer made to him of £50,000; and whether he can now make a statement?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaSince the hon. Member asked a question on this subject last week, Lord Nuffield, in addition to his other great benefactions in the same direction, has, I am happy to say, offered a further £50,000 for amenities for men of the three fighting Services. By Lord Nuffield's desire, £15,000 of this sum is to be spent on providing wireless sets for the Forces in France, and the rest will be distributed proportionately among the three Services.
On behalf of my Service colleagues and of the Army Council, I should like to express deep gratitude for a gift that will give much comfort and happiness.