HC Deb 14 December 1943 vol 395 cc1372-3
14. Sir John Mellor

asked the Secretary of State for War, why British claimants have so far not been given the same facilities for the assessment and settlement of claims, arising out of personal injuries and material damage caused by American Army vehicles, as for agricultural claims arising out of American Army exercises; and whether he can now make a statement about future arrangements?

The Secretary of State for War (Sir James Grigg)

These matters are still under discussion with the American authorities, and I regret that I have nothing to add to previous replies on this subject.

Mr. Godfrey Nicholson

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the difficulties that have arisen in connection with claims against the Canadian Forces?

Sir J. Grigg

That is a different question altogether.

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