§ MR. BRIDGEMAN (Shropshire, Oswestry)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that according to counsel's opinion, recently taken, certain members of the Volunteer force, comprising markers employed on ranges, members of advanced and rear parties on fatigue duty in connection with annual camps, and bandsmen in receipt of pay, will, in case of injury, come under the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, together with civilians necessarily employed by Volunteer Corps, such as cooks and mess waiters; and whether it is intended that the liability shall fall on the commanding officer.
§ MR. BUCHANANThe position under the Workmen's Compensation Act in regard to liabilities for injuries received under these and similar circumstances is now being considered by the legal advisers of the War Department.