HC Deb 02 May 1940 vol 360 cc896-7
63. Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Minister of Pensions in how many cases he has refused requests for compensation to civilians suffering from nervous complaints, apart from physical injuries, caused by enemy action during the present emergency?

The Minister of Pensions (Sir Walter Womersley)

There is no record of any claims having so far been made under the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme, 1939, in respect of nervous complaints, apart from physical injuries.

69. Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Pensions whether, in view of his appeal for voluntary air-raid precautions workers, he proposes to take steps to increase the compensation that will be paid in the event of their being killed or injured in the course of their service?

Sir W. Womersley

I would remind the hon. Member that a large majority of the Civil Defence personnel have always given their services voluntarily. I do not consider that any general increase in the rates of compensation, which apply both to paid and unpaid personnel, is called for by the circumstances referred to by the hon. Member.