Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 29 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 January 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much compensation is paid to families of (a) adults and (b) children under 16 years of age, who are (i) killed and (ii) injured as a result of unexploded British cluster bombs in (A) Kosovo, (B) Afghanistan and (C) Iraq; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much compensation is paid to families of (a) adults and (b) children under 16 years of age, who are (i) killed and (ii) injured as a result of unexploded British cluster bombs in (A) Kosovo, (B) Afghanistan and (C) Iraq; and if he will make a statement. [146168] 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. The amount of compensation paid is calculated on the basis of the severity of the injury together with any financial loss. The amount payable for financial loss to an adult would likely exceed that payable to a juvenile.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 146168; 416 c683W;416 c681W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Children Compensation Death Armed conflict Civilians Bombs Injuries Iraq Afghanistan Kosovo
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk