HC Deb 29 November 1950 vol 481 c1123
1. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Walter Smiles

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation if he will permit the erection of automatic slot machines in the passenger buildings of aerodromes in the United Kingdom so that passengers can conveniently insure themselves against accident and death on any particular flight.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Mr. Beswick)

Yes, Sir; a scheme on these lines is at present being worked out.

Professor Savory

Does the Government refuse to pay any compensation whatever to the next-of-kin of those who are killed in accidents?

Mr. Beswick

That is an entirely different question.