§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what provision the Indian Government have made for Indian seamen who have been or may be killed or injured through submarine attack and the incidence of war; and how many Indian seamen have been killed and injured already?
§ Sir H. O'NeillHis Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom are arranging for compensation to lascars employed on British ships registered in the United Kingdom in respect of death or disablement due to war injuries. The scheme will be issued as soon as possible. It is understood that the Government of India have under consideration the introduction of a similar scheme for lascars employed on ships registered in India. According to the latest information available, the total number of casualties to Indian seamen since the outbreak of war is nine killed, two missing and 15 injured.