§ 52. Commander Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what action is being taken to provide for a settlement of civilian compensation claims registered with his Department but not eligible for the United Kingdom Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme.
§ Mr. Ernest DaviesHis Majesty's Government have endeavoured to obtain compensation from foreign Governments in individual cases by diplomatic representations. Where foreign legislation is known to exist, providing compensation for civilian war injuries sustained in the territory of the State concerned, His Majesty's Government have sought to obtain for British nationals treatment not less favourable than the treatment acorded to nationals of that State. Negotiations for that purpose are now in progress.
§ Commander NobleIs the Minister aware that those who suffered great hardship in the Philippines have been waiting a long time? Will he continue to press for those cases to be covered by the peace treaty with Japan? Will he also continue his negotiations with the Philippines war damage committee, which has just reported or is about to report, to Congress?
§ Mr. DaviesWhen the peace treaty with Japan is being considered, this matter will, of course, be taken into consideration. I will look into the question of the Philippines.