§ 46. Wing-Commander Hulbertasked the Prime Minister, what department accepts responsibility for the damage caused by the blowing up of land and sea-mines both British and enemy; and for what period after the cessation of hostilities this responsibility will be accepted by the Government.
§ The Prime MinisterThe War Damage Commission and the Board of Trade, as the case may be, are prepared to accept claims in respect of damage caused to land, including buildings, and goods respectively, by the accidental explosion of enemy sea-mines or British land or sea-mines laid as part of the defences of this country during the war. The War Damage Acts continue to apply until an 591 Order is made and approved by the House terminating the "risk period." Consideration of the question at the present time would be premature.
§ Wing-Commander HulbertAre personnel also covered by that statement?
§ The Prime MinisterYes, they would be covered by the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme, so long as that scheme is in operation.