§ 46. Mr. HOWARD GRITTENasked the Lord Privy Seal whether the members of the Commission on reparations to sufferers from enemy action in this country are being paid for their services; and, if so, whether he will state the amounts which have so far been paid and are continuing to be paid?
Mr. YOUNGThe members of the Royal Commission on Compensation for Suffering and Damage by Enemy Action receive no remuneration for their services. The second part of the question does not, therefore, arise.
§ Mr. GRITTENIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the sufferers by the German bombardment of the Hartlepools in 1914 have been waiting no less than 7½ years for compensation, and that many of them are in a state of destitution? Are these poor people to wait for a further indefinite period before getting compensation?
§ Mr. GRITTENBut you have a Commission dealing with this question.
Mr. YOUNGIf my hon. Friend has any complaints to make, I am sure if he will bring them to the attention of the Commission, who are working most assiduously and giving the matter every attention that hard work can ensure, they will be attended to; and if he can give me any particulars I shall be happy to look into them.
§ Mr. GRITTENI have sent in to the Commission petitions signed by hundreds of people, but the Commissioners have not expedited their proceedings on that account.