HC Deb 24 January 1945 vol 407 c797
18. Sir Arnold Gridley

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether his Ministry accepts liability for loss of life, personal injuries and damage to property caused by the fall of an aeroplane when navigated by a member of the R.A.F. who exceeds his official instructions.

Sir A. Sinclair

Claims in respect of personal injuries resulting from accidents of all kinds to R.A.F. aircraft are dealt with under the provisions of the Personal Injuries (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1939. Claims in respect of damage to property caused by R.A.F. aircraft in the course of operations against the enemy are dealt with under the provisions of the War Damage Act, 1943. No exception is made in either Act in cases where an accident is caused by a member of the crew of the aircraft exceeding his instructions. In general, my Department is prepared to consider claims for damage to property which are not covered by the provisions of the War Damage Act and if my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind and will let me have details I will gladly consider it.