HC Deb 18 March 1942 vol 378 c1519W
Sir J. Mellor

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War what persons constitute the Claims Commission; by whom are they appointed; by whom can their appointment be terminated; and from whom do they receive instructions as to the conduct of their duties?

Mr. Sandys

The members of the Claims Commission are: —

  • Major-General H. C. Cole, C.B.E., President.
  • Representatives of
    1. (a) General Staff, War Office.
    2. (b) Adjutant - General, War Office.
    3. (c) Quartermaster-General, War Office.
    4. (d) Finance Branches, War Office.
  • Chairman of Accident Offices Association.
  • Chairman of Lloyd's.
  • Two Assistant Directors of Claims.

They are appointed by the Army Council, by whom their appointment can be terminated, and from whom they receive instructions as to the conduct of their duties.