§ Mr. CECIL HARMSWORTHasked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether the dependants of merchant seamen who lose their lives when engaged in transport service for the Government are entitled to-pensions or other allowances; and, if so, to what Department of the Admiralty application should be made?
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§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe dependants of merchant seamen who lose their lives when engaged in transport service for the Government are eligible for pensions or other Grants under the Injuries in War Compensation Act, 1914, provided the death be due to injury on duty, or to sickness specifically attributable to the nature and conditions of their employment during service afloat. The awards are made either by the War Risks Associations acting under the Board of Trade on behalf of the Admiralty or War Office, or by the War Office or Admiralty according to circumstances. Applications should be addressed to the Accountant-General of the Navy, who will take such action as may be necessary in such instance to ensure their consideration by the proper authority.