HC Deb 21 November 1939 vol 353 cc1006-7
33. Mr. Ede

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a motor car belonging to Mr. R. G. J. Crump was severely damaged at 8.55 a.m., on 13th September, 1939, and Mr. Crump himself injured by a lorry forming part of a convoy of the 901st Company, Royal Army Service Corps; that the lorry driver and the officer commanding the company have both admitted that the lorry driver was to blame; that a motor vehicle is essential to Mr. Crump's livelihood; and when will compensation be paid him for the damage to his motor car and for his personal injuries?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Authority has been given for payment of the cost of repairs to the car, and the War Office is in communication with Mr. Crump regarding his other claims.

Mr. Ede

When will Mr. Crump get written confirmation of the telegram which the right hon. Gentleman's Department sent him last night?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I do not know, but it shows how quickly the War Office act.

Mr. Ede

After a question gets on the Paper.