HC Deb 21 June 1948 vol 452 c925
19. Mr. Thomas Reid

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if the Soviet Government still refuse to pay compensation in connection with the loss of life caused by their plane in the recent accident at Gatow, Berlin.

The Minister of State (Mr. McNeil)

The Soviet Government have so far refused to pay compensation. We shall continue to press our claims.

Mr. Reid

May I ask whether the Minister is convinced that the Soviet Government are morally and lawfully responsible for the payment of damages for this incident?

Mr. McNeil

Inquiry showed that they are legally responsible for compensation.

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