§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) the number of claims preferred by British seamen for compensation for injuries received by enemy action in the late War, and how many of these claims have been settled in full;
(2) what is the total amount of the claims of British seamen for injuries received by enemy action in the late War; what amount of money has been paid out in settlement of these claims: and what amount remains in hand fog further payments in settlement of such claims?
§ Mr. HACKINGNo separate statistics were kept as regards claims by seamen, and accordingly the information asked for is not available. As the hon. and gallant Member was informed on 27th February by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, there is no question of further payments being made.