§ 5. Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give any information in connection with the Army i6-ton tank that killed a boy and knocked down a wall whilst going down a hill at Bath; the age of the boy; and whether the parents will be compensated?
§ Sir J. GriggThis accident was the result of sudden mechanical defect, which put the steering gear and the brakes out of action. A military court of inquiry is being held. A boy seven years old was killed, and I should like to take this opportunity to express my sympathy with his parents in their loss. The War Department Claims Commission will carefully consider any claim.
§ Mr. GoldiePending consideration of that claim, will the boy's parents have the right to sue for loss of expectation of life?
§ Sir J. GriggI hesitate to answer questions on legal liability without notice.