HC Deb 15 May 1918 vol 106 cc364-5
83. Mr. ROWLANDS

asked the Minister of Munitions whether he is aware that some of the men who lost their tools, etc., in the explosion in Essex some months ago have not yet received compensation for them; and will he see that the matter is dealt with as the men are inconvenienced by the long delay which prevents them replacing the tools?

Mr. KELLAWAY

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. Many of those who made claims have since removed and delay has arisen because of the difficulty of ascertaining their present addresses. The grants are being expedited.

Mr. ROWLANDS

If the new addresses are supplied will the matter be attended to at once?

Mr. KELLAWAY

Certainly.