HC Deb 27 February 1930 vol 235 cc2392-3
50. Mr. GRAY

asked the Home Secretary if his attention has been drawn to the case of Police-constable Jay, who was fatally injured by a motor vehicle whilst on patrol duty at Hockliffe in June, 1929, and whose widow has only been granted an ordinary pension; and whether, in view of the special risks of patrol duty on country roads, he will consider amending the Police Pensions Act to provide for special pensions in these cases?

Mr. CLYNES

Yes, Sir, I am aware of the facts of the case, and the pension granted by the police authority appears to have been in accordance with the statutory provisions. I regret I could not see my way to propose any amendment of the law on the lines suggested.

Mr. GRAY

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider whether these are not similar to those cases under the Metropolitan police where special pensions are granted to those injured or killed on point duty?

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Will the right hon. Gentleman also see that in the case of miners who are killed in colliery accidents compensation is paid?

Mr. CLYNES

I shall be glad to receive from the hon. Member for Bedford (Mr. Gray) any additional statement that he likes to make.

Mr. R. A. TAYLOR

May I ask whether the pension is supplemented from the Police Fund in any case like this?

Mr. CLYNES

What may be covered by the Police Fund is a matter for decision on each case, and I should require notice of the question.