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Written question asked by Simon Thomas (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 11 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 December 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 13 December 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the compensation scheme is for civilians who are (a) killed, (b) injured and (c) maimed by unexploded munitions on military training grounds. - Where there is a legal liability to pay compensation we do so.
Answer

Mr. Simon Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the compensation scheme is for civilians who are (a) killed, (b) injured and (c) maimed by unexploded munitions on military training grounds. [23132] Mr. Ingram: When compensation claims are submitted, they are considered on the basis of whether or not the Ministry of Defence has a legal liability to pay compensation. Where there is a legal liability to pay compensation we do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
376 c972W; 23132
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Compensation Bombs Injuries Staff Ministry of Defence Military exercises
Link
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