HC Deb 10 October 1944 vol 403 cc1592-3W
Sir I. Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will state the amount of money, including the Absent Minded Beggar Fund, which was raised by public subscription for the benefit of men who served in the South African War, 1899–1902; if any and how much of this money was handed to the Patriotic Fund Corporation; if any and how much is still in hand; and in what manner it is being utilised for relief of these war veterans.

Sir J. Grigg

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Deritend (Sir S. Crooke) on 5th October.