§ 73. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what payments were made in the last financial year to dependants of persons whose death was directly consequent upon enemy air raids or bombardments and to persons who sustained injuries in consequence of such enemy action; whether there are any outstanding claims; and, if so, when decisions may be expected to be arrived at?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEThe report of the Royal Commission on Compensation for Suffering and Damage by Enemy Action which dealt with the claims referred to was presented in January, 1923, and the awards granted by the Commission have long since been paid except in a trifling number of cases where the claimant cannot be traced. One such payment amounting to £20 was made in the last financial year. In certain cases which were dealt with before the appointment of the Commission, ex gratia awards had been made by the Ministry of Health in the form of continuing weekly allowances. An expenditure of £1,940 was incurred by the Ministry of Health in respect of such cases during the last financial year.