HC Deb 27 October 1919 vol 120 cc292-3W
Sir T. BRAMSDON

asked 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. MACNAMARA

The 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. BRAMSDON

asked 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?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The 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.