HC Deb 16 March 1995 vol 256 c720W
Mr. O'Hara

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assistance is normally given to members of the armed forces in pursuing claims against third parties for compensation for injuries in the course of their duties.

Mr. Soames

There is no general provision for such assistance from the Ministry of Defence either for members of the armed forces or for civilian employees. All personnel do, of course, have the same entitlement as members of the public to apply to the Legal Aid Board for assistance in bringing claims through the courts against third parties for damages for personal injury.