§ 23. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will consider appointing a Departmental Committee to inquire into the amount of compensation paid under the Workmen's Compensation and Employers' Liability Acts to persons injured or awarded to the dependants of those killed; and, if considered necessary, will he introduce legislation to amend the present Acts?
§ The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sir Samuel Hoare)This is certainly a matter which will have to be further explored before any amendment of the existing provisions could be undertaken, but as at present advised I do not contemplate the appointment of a Departmental Committee for the purpose.
§ Mr. DayIn view of the fact that many of these awards are totally inadequate, can the right hon. Gentleman say how the matter can be further explored?
§ Sir S. HoareThrough my Department and the various interests concerned.