§ VISCOUNT CRANBORNE (Rochester)I beg to ask the Civil Lord of the Admiralty upon what principle compensation is given to established and other workmen employed in Her Majesty's Dockyards or their representatives in case of injury or death resulting from the negligence of their fellow-servants?
§ MR. E. ROBERTSONThe compensation awarded to a workman for injuries sustained in the course of his employment is not affected by the fact that it may be attributable to the negligence of fellow-servants. The amount of compensation given in such cases is based upon the extent of the injuries sustained, and is fixed by the Treasury.
§ VISCOUNT CRANBORNEI wish to know how the practice of the Government compares with the practice that will be imposed upon private employers if the Bill of the Government respecting employers' liability is to become law?
§ MR. E. ROBERTSONI must ask for notice of that question.