§ 30. Mr. Skeffington-Lodgeasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether the ruling whereby no German can obtain damages from a member of the occupational Forces in the British zone, no matter what injury he has been done, can be rescinded; and whether he will take steps to publicise any change of policy he may make in this connection.
§ Mr. J. HyndI am considering the setting up of machinery for dealing with claims by Germans in respect of injuries occasioned in the British zone by the acts or omissions of the British Forces of occupation and Control Service. The answer to the second part of the Question is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. Skeffington-LodgeDoes my hon. Friend realise that if the present arrangement continues it puts a premium on carelessness and vindictiveness? Can he say how long it wit be before the step he contemplates is taken?
§ Mr. HyndThe step is already being taken. I hope that results will be forthcoming soon, but I cannot give a date.