§ 17. Mr. ALDENasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that many discharged soldiers and civilians who have lost the sight of one eye are frequently refused work at factories because the employer is rendered liable to compensation for total loss of sight in case of such a man losing the sight of the other eye; and whether he will consider the possibility in these circumstances of making some arrangement which would safeguard the interests of the employer and at the same time ensure that such men were able to obtain work?
§ Sir G. CAVERepresentations on this subject have been made to the Home Office. The question will be considered by the Committee which I am appointing to make immediate inquiry into the difficulties arising in regard to the application of workmen's compensation to disabled soldiers and sailors.
§ Mr. BILLINGIs he aware that disabled soldiers and sailors have great difficulty in obtaining employment, and will the right hon. Gentleman see if some employment cannot be given to those who have served their country?
§ Sir G. CAVEThis is only a question of compensation.