§ Major ARCHER-SHEEasked the Postmaster-General whether compensation has been paid under the Workmen's Compensation Act to the dependants of the late J. R. J. Smith, postal official, who was lost in the "Titanic" whilst travelling on duty; and, if not, when the compensation due to the dependants will be paid by the Post Office?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI am advised that the case of Mr. Smith does not come within the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, and I am therefore precluded from making any compensation payment to the dependents of the deceased officer out of public funds beyond the amount of £190 already paid under the Superannuation Acts. I understand, however, that the case will be considered by the Committee which is administering the Mansion House "Titanic" Relief Fund.