HC Deb 10 March 1915 vol 70 c1444W
Mr. BRIDGEMAN

asked the President of the Board of Trade if the owners of the steamship "Downshire," which was sunk by a German submarine on the 20th February, are to receive any financial assistance from the Government?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

As the "Downshire" was not insured against war risks under the Government insurance scheme, it will not, I am afraid, be possible for the Government to entertain any claim in respect of the loss of the vessel.