§ 95. Colonel DAYasked the Postmaster- General whether any payment is being made to the widows and dependants of 303 the two Post Office linesmen killed at Farringdon Street Station on 8th February last prior to any award of compensation that may ultimately be paid under the Workmen's Compensation Act?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI regret that the circumstances do not admit of any such payments being made. Any compensation payable under the Workmen's Compensation Acts must be paid into the County Court, to be dealt, with as the Court in its discretion thinks fit for the benefit of the persons entitled thereto under the Acts.
§ Mr. MARDY JONESIs it not possible for the Department to do what the Miners' Federation and many trade unions do, namely, to assist the bereaved families for the time being until the compensation moneys are collected?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONAs I have just explained in my answer, I am not able to do so officially, but unofficially. I may say, arrangements are being made.