HC Deb 18 November 1953 vol 520 c1697
5. Mr. Ian Winterbottom

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what recognition has been made of the service rendered to the security of this country by Ronald Madison, who lost his life while taking part in experiments to discover an antidote to nerve gases.

Mr. Ward

I understand that my right hon. Friend the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance has authorised the grant of a pension to the dependants of this airman.

Mr. Winterbottom

Would the Under-Secretary agree that this might be a convenient opportunity to pay tribute to the services of this young man and his comrades who have taken part in this dangerous experimental work?

Mr. Ward

I agree entirely and should very much like to associate myself with that tribute.