§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in view of the increase in criminal injuries, especially those caused by terror bombings, he will review the terms of reference and funds available to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is already being reviewed with a view to placing it on a statutory footing. In the meantime, all victims of crimes of violence, including those injured in bomb explosions and the dependants of those who have died, may seek compensation under the scheme. No question arises of compensation being withheld or reduced because of shortage of funds.