§ Sir Smedley Crookeasked the Minister of Health whether civilians who lose a limb or limbs as a result of enemy action, and Who are ineligible for an award of pension on grounds that they were not gainfully employed, will have entitlement to free issue, repair and renewals of artificial limbs?
§ Mr. E. BrownAll civilians who lose a limb or limbs as the result of enemy action are entitled to the necessary artificial limbs and their repair and renewals free of charge, whether or not they are gainfully occupied. Persons over 15 years of age who are not gainfully occupied are eligible under the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme, 1941, for compensation in respect of war injuries but at rates lower than those applicable to gainfully occupied persons.