§ Mr. STEWARTasked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many officers and men of the mercantile marine service have lost their lives owing to attack by German submarines during the last three months; of these, how many have been killed by gunfire; whether the Government is making any provision for their dependants; and, if so, on what scale?
§ Dr. MACNAMARADuring the months of April, May, and June, 1915, the number of officers and men of the mercantile marine service who lost their lives owing to attack by German submarines is approximately 502. Of this number, it is estimated that ten lost their lives by gunfire. With regard to the third part of the hon. Member's question, compensation is paid in respect of all officers and men in merchant ships who lose their lives or are injured through war operations, in accordance with the scale laid down for Fleet Auxiliaries.