§ 22. Mr. T. Smithasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the inadequacy of the payments for total incapacity under the Workmen's Compensation Act; and whether any amending legislation is contemplated in the near future?
§ Sir J. SimonThe question of what rates of benefit should be paid under the Workmen's Compensation Act is very difficult and controversial. As the hon. Member is aware, the programme of legislation for the current Session has already been announced, and he will appreciate that it is not possible for me at present to make any statement as to the programme for next Session.
§ Mr. SmithIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Workmen's Compensation Act in this country is about the meanest in the Empire, and seeing that the Dominions' representatives are over here, will he not consult some of them as to how they can carry on a more generous Workmen's Compensation Act than we have in this country?