§ 53. Mr. HOGGEasked whether there is any fund to meet the case of a woman who loses her support through casualties to her sons due to Zeppelin bombardment?
Mr. McKINNON WOODNo relief is given from public funds in respect of injuries or losses sustained through air raids since the inauguration of the Government insurance scheme except in so far as property is insured under that scheme. I understand, however, that temporary assistance is given from the National Relief Fund in cases such as those referred to in the question.
§ Mr. HOGGEI am not asking about the temporary arrangements. Do the Government recognise a distinction between people who lose their lives in this country through attacks by the Germans from Zeppelins and people who lose their lives outside this country? Do they not propose to give some relief to people in that case?
Mr. McKINNON WOODI cannot commit myself to any statement with regard to the future. I have stated the facts as they stand at present.