HC Deb 13 July 1960 vol 626 c111W
62. Mr. Gordon Walker

asked the Minister of Defence what arrangements he has made, pursuant to Section 9 of the Visiting Forces Act, 1952, for the satisfaction of claims made against members of the United States forces who have gone outside the jurisdiction of the English and Scottish courts.

63. Mr. W. Wells

asked the Minister of Defence what arrangements he has made, pursuant to Section 9 of the Visiting Forces Act, 1952, for the recovery of damages awarded by English or Scottish courts from members of the United States forces who have gone outside the jurisdiction without satisfying the court's order.

Mr. Watkinson

The arrangements under Section 9 of the Visiting Forces Act, 1952, for the settlement of claims against members of visiting forces were circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT Of 15th April, 1954. These arrangements operate even if the members of the United States forces concerned have gone outside the jurisdiction of the courts concerned.