HC Deb 20 September 1939 vol 351 c947
48. Miss Rathbone

asked the Prime Minister whether any compensation will be paid to neutral countries for disasters which have been caused by unintentional infractions of their neutrality by war operations?

Mr. Butler

Yes, Sir. His Majesty's Government are willing to pay compensation for injuries and damage in all such cases where there is reasonable proof of British responsibility.

Miss Rathbone

Have these neutral countries where injuries have been received been informed that they must put in claims?

Mr. Butler

We are in touch with certain countries on this subject.