§ Mr. BOOTHasked whether the Government had taken over the fire insurance policies of Westminster Abbey during the erection and maintenance of the special stagings; and whether any sum had been added to cover the extra property at stake or the greater liability temporarily incurred?
The TREASURER of the HOUSEHOLD (Mr. Dudley Ward)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. In accordance with the general practice of the Department, no sum has been added to cover the extra property at stake.
§ Mr. BOOTHCan the hon. Gentleman say what is the gross sum for which Westminster Abbey is insured?
§ Mr. LEEHas the Department been able to make any estimate as to the value and cost of replacement of the fabric and its contents in case it were destroyed?
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTDoes the hon. Gentleman consider insurance any protection for the graves of the mighty dead?