§ Sir Alec Douglas-Homeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what financial arrangements are being made to mark appreciation of the loyal services to the Crown of Sir Humphrey Gibbs and the former members of his household.
§ Mr. FoleyHer Majesty's Government have decided, subject to Parliamentary approval, that a suitable grant should be made as an expression of gratitude to Sir Humphrey for his outstanding record of service to the Crown in Southern Rhodesia.
Sir Humphrey, while appreciative of this expression of gratitude, has asked that it should take the form of provision in favour of Lady Gibbs and their children rather than of a personal grant to himself.
Her Majesty's Government accordingly propose that a total sum of £66,000 be allocated for this purpose and for grants in appreciation of the services rendered to the Governor of Southern Rhodesia by the former members of his household. Provision will be sought in a Supplementary Estimate in due course, and in the meantime an advance will be sought from the Civil Contingencies Fund, if necessary.