§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied with the level of compensation currently given to families of soldiers killed or maimed by IRA terrorists in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownI am satisfied with the terms of the Armed Forces Pensions Scheme which of course provides for servicemen who are injured and the families of those who die in Northern Ireland. If the hon. Gentleman is referring to compensation awarded under the Criminal Injuries (Compensation) Act (Northern Ireland) 1968, the level of compensation is for the courts which award it, and it is not appropriate for me to comment.