§ Mr. N. MACLEANasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions whether he is aware that F. C. Thompson was injured on 7th May when at work at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock and, as a result, has been unable to work since, and that the factory doctor's examination of his condition coincided with his panel doctor; if he is aware that this man has received no compensation despite repeated applications: and whether he is in a position to state what action his Department intend to take in the matter?
Mr. HOPEThe man referred to did not make any report at the time of the alleged injury while at work, nor did the medical evidence which was forthcoming support his subsequent claim that his incapacity was due to such an injury. In view, however, of further medical evidence, it has recently been decided to pay him compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act, at a rate regarded as commensurate with the degree of incapacity, which appears to be only partial. A payment on account of arrears has already been made.