Mr. EDMUND HARVEYasked the Secretary for the Home Department, whether he has received an appeal for assistance on behalf of a family who, though entirely unconnected with the band of Lettish burglars, lost their whole possessions in the fire in Sidney Street, Stepney, in January last; and whether he can, in such a case, provide compensation out of the Metropolitan Police Fund or other sources?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe question of making some compassionate grant to persons who suffered losses not covered by insurance by reason of the fire will shortly be considered by a Board representing the Corporation of the City of London and the Metropolitan Police.