HC Deb 14 November 1938 vol 341 c506W
Mr. David Adams

asked the Prime Minister whether he can state the terms of reference of the Royal Commission upon workmen's compensation, with names of the persons to serve upon the same?

The Prime Minister

I am glad to be able to announce that Sir Hector Hetherington, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, has agreed to act as Chairman of the Royal Commission, and I hope it will not be long before I am in a position to announce the complete composition of the Commission.

Following are the terms of reference: To inquire into and report on the operation and effects of the system of workmen's compensation for injuries due to employment and the working and scope of the law relating thereto, and the relation of this system to other statutory systems for providing benefits or assistance to incapacitated or unemployed workmen and to arrangements for the treatment of injured workmen and the restoration of their working capacity, and to make such recommendations, whether by way of amendment of the Workmen's Compensation Acts or otherwise, as may appear desirable; And, further, to consider in relation to workmen's compensation and advise whether any alteration is desirable in the present position in regard to the civil liability of the employer to pay compensation or damages in respect of such injuries independently of those Acts.