§ Colonel W. THORNEasked the Chansellor of the Exchequer whether the dependants of persons killed in air raids are entitled to compensation; if so, by what methods the amount of compensation to be paid in each case is decided upon; and whether he will favourably consider the granting of pensions to such dependants on a scale similar to those granted to dependants of soldiers killed in the War?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe dependants of persons killed in air raids are not entitled as of right to compensation, unless the circumstances are such as to give rise to a legal claim under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1906. Compensation is being paid to such persons, however, who are not otherwise provided for, in accordance with the undertaking which I gave1874W in the House of Commons on 28th June last, of which I shall send my hon. Friend a copy.