§ 33. Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give any information in connection with the accident at Woolwich Arsenal on Wednesday last when a man was killed; and what was the cause of the accident?
§ Sir V. WarrenderI will send the hon. Member a report of the inquest. The deceased workman, Mr. John Moore, sustained a blow when a handcart he was pushing met with an obstruction. He was taken to hospital, and was operated on for a duodenal ulcer which was found to be perforated. The surgeon stated that, in his opinion, Mr. Moore had suffered from this duodenal ulcer for a year at least and that any slight injury might have caused the perforation. Mr. Moore died from sudden collapse after the operation. A verdict of "Death due to accidental causes" was recorded. I should like to take this opportunity of repeating the sympathy of the War Office with his relatives.
§ Mr. ThorneI take it that if the man in question is married, his widow and children will receive compensation?
§ Sir V. WarrenderIf his widow makes a claim under the Workmen's Compensation Act the claim will naturally be considered.