HC Deb 16 February 1943 vol 386 c1567
6. Mr. Thorne

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give any information in connection with the death of two officers and two men, who were all drowned by carrying out the officer's orders when' an armoured motor-car plunged through a bridge into a canal; and what he intends doing about giving their widows a pension?

Sir J. Grigg

I should like to take this opportunity of expressing my sincere regret for the loss of life which resulted from this accident. A court of inquiry has been held into the ease, and I am satisfied that nobody was to blame for what happened. The dependants of the officer and the men killed will be considered for awards under the normal rules by the Ministry of Pensions.