§ Mr. SITCHasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions whether Miss E. L. Busby, 88, Framfield Road, Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, W., employed at the Hayes Filing Factory, met with an accident on 18th June, 1918, at 9.15 p.m. by which 'her right hand was blown off, her legs burnt, and other minor injuries inflicted; whether a sum of £150 has been offered by the Ministry of Munitions in settlement of the case; and whether the sum is adequate for such serious injuries?
Mr. HOPEI hope to submit in a day or two the amount to be paid in compensation. Such amount is, of course, subject to review by the County Court. I may add that during Miss Busby's absence from work between 18th June, 1917, and 18th October, 1917, she was paid weekly compensation in accordance with the Workmen's Compensation Acts. Her earnings since October, 1917, have been considerably higher than before her accident.