Brigadier-General Brownasked the Minister of Pensions whether he is aware that the voluntary personnel of the war organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John of Jerusalem are not provided for in the event of death or disablement whilst in pursuance of their duties; and whether he will include them in the provisions of the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme, 1939?
§ Sir W. WomersleyVoluntary members of the organisation who are gainfully occupied persons in some other capacity are included in the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme, in respect of disablement or death resulting from war injuries. Those enrolled as members of any of the civil defence organisations described in the First Schedule to the Scheme are covered by the wider provisions for physical injuries arising out of the performance of their duties as such.