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Neutral Countries (War Damage)

Volume 351: debated on Wednesday 20 September 1939

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48.

asked the Prime Minister whether any compensation will be paid to neutral countries for disasters which have been caused by unintentional infractions of their neutrality by war operations?

Yes, Sir. His Majesty's Government are willing to pay compensation for injuries and damage in all such cases where there is reasonable proof of British responsibility.

Have these neutral countries where injuries have been received been informed that they must put in claims?