HC Deb 13 December 1938 vol 342 c1823W
Sir A. Wilson

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that every month persons are killed and maimed for life by uninsured motorists without hope of compensation; and whether, in view of the fact that nearly three years have elapsed since the Cassel Committee was appointed and 18 months since it reported, he will consider the possibility of making retrospective provision for compensation from a central fund in such cases?

Mr. Burgin

I do not think that this proposal would be practicable. There would be great difficulty in establishing or defending claims after a considerable lapse of time. The evidence given to the Cassel Committee was that cases of this kind were not numerous, and the committee did not recommend retrospective legislation.