Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied that existing compensation arrangements for service men who become disabled are adequate for their reasonable needs; if he has any plans to improve them; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will introduce legislation to enable British service men or their relatives to sue for compensation when complainants believe that injury or illness has resulted as a direct result of negligence.
Mr. StanleyWe are currently considering the arrangements which apply to members of the armed forces who suffer injury in the course of their duties, including the levels and methods of compensation to which service men and women are entitled in such circumstances.