HC Deb 08 June 1961 vol 641 cc107-8W
64. Mr. Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what provision is made for the compensation of Civil Defence volunteers injured when on duty in peacetime emergencies such as aircraft crashes.

Mr. Renton

Members of the Civil Defence Corps injured in the course of civil defence duty, including official duty in peacetime emergencies, are eligible for the benefits payable under the provisions of the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Acts and for sick pay under the Civil Defence Corps (Sick Pay) Warrant.