§ 69. Mr. Culverwellasked the Minister of Pensions whether compensation under the Civil Injuries Scheme, as administered by his Department, will be paid to workers injured by enemy action who have been permitted or encouraged to continue work after an air-raid warning has been sounded; and whether, in similar circumstances, any liability attaches to the employer?
§ The Minister of Pensions (Sir Walter Womersley)Workers who have been permitted or encouraged to continue at work after an air-raid warning has been sounded would not by so doing prejudice their claims under the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme in respect of any war injuries they may sustain. As regards employers, the relief given by the Personal Injuries (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1939, in respect of war injuries sustained by their employés is not affected by the fact that the employés may be permitted to continue at work after the sounding of an air-raid warning.
§ Mr. CulverwellWill my right hon. Friend give wide publicity to that answer, as many employers are still uncertain of their position and are afraid to continue work after the siren has sounded?
§ Sir W. WomersleyI am hoping that the Press will give wide publicity to this Question and answer, and I also hope to have an opportunity of broadcasting on this subject shortly.