§ Sir T. BRAMSDONasked the Secretary to the Admiralty if any awards have yet been made for the salvage of ss. "South-point," "Peregrine," and "India"; and, if so, to whom?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe following shows the position:
- "Southpoint."—An award for services rendered by His Majesty's drifters "Muria" and "Bromelia," on the 15th March, 1917, was put into distribution on the 26th January, 1918.
- "Peregrine."—A claim is being made by the Admiralty and various salvors for services rendered between Juno and August, 1917, and the settlement is being negotiated by the Treasury Solicitor.
- "India."—Awards were received for services rendered by His Majesty's tugs "Pert" and "Drage," in March, 1918, and were put into distribution on the 18th June, 1919.
§ Sir T. BRAMSDONasked the Secretary to the Admiralty when the payment of the awards made for the salvage of steamships "La Perouse," "Clan Mackenzie" "St. Louis," "Sanuki Maru" and "Anselma-de-Larrinaga," may be expected?
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§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe following shows the position in these cases:
- "La Perouse."—An award to the naval working party was distributed in October, A further award has been made in respect of services of this Majesty's tugs, and the money has just been received. Distribution will be made as coon as possible.
- "Clan Mackenzie" and "St. Louis."—Award recently received, and will be distributed as soon as possible.
- "Sanuki Maru."—Award recently received, and will be ready for payment very shortly.
- "An selma-de-Larrinaga."—Award recently received, and the question of apportionment between the Admiralty and the salvors is under consideration. Action fur distribution will be taken as soon as this is settled.