§ 66. Mr. DAWESasked the Pensions Minister whether the widow of a master of a fish-carrier, who was drowned at sea 1339 through the torpedoing of his vessel by an enemy submarine is entitled to compensation for her loss notwithstanding that the man was not in Government service?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTER of PENSIONS (Colonel Sir James Craig)In the specific circumstances stated the widow would not be pensionable by the Ministry of Pensions, but she would possibly be entitled to compensation under the Injuries in War (Compensation) Act, 1914. For this she should apply in the first instance to the Admiralty.