HC Deb 09 December 1919 vol 122 cc1115-20
36. Major COLFOX

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what compensation, if any, has been awarded to the relatives of non-combatants and civilians who lost their lives at sea during the War on account of enemy action; and to whom should such persons apply?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Chamberlain)

The dependants of any person killed through enemy action while employed afloat by the Government should apply to the Department under which such person served. The dependants of a master, officer, or seaman of a British merchant ship killed in similar circumstances should apply to the Board of Trade. I am sending my hon. and gallant Friend particulars of the scheme applicable in the case of the Mercantile Marine.

Mr. HOUSTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman circulate particulars of the scheme?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I will have that done.

Following are the particulars of the scheme referred to:

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