HC Deb 27 July 1950 vol 478 c133W
143. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he will see that full compensation is paid to all those who suffered physical and material damage as a result of the explosion in Portsmouth Dockyard.

Mr. W. Edwards

All persons suffering injury or damage as a result of the recent explosion at Portsmouth have been invited by Press notice to communicate with the Admiral Superintendent, His Majesty's Dockyard, Portsmouth. Claims for compensation will be accepted by the Admiralty without prejudice to their legal position.

Sir W. Smithers

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he will make a statement as to the cause of the explosion of ammunition barges in Portsmouth Harbour on 14th July.

Mr. W. Edwards

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 24th July.