HC Deb 27 July 1967 vol 751 cc208-9W
72. Mr. Arthur Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied with the measure of awards made by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

It is the duty of the Board to assess compensation for injury on the basis of common law damages, subject to certain limitations. I have no reason to think that in general their awards do not accord with the principles applied by the courts, but this point will be borne in mind when the operation of the Scheme is reviewed.