HC Deb 15 July 1915 vol 73 cc988-9
33. Mr. FELL

asked the Secretary to the Treasury when the damages will be paid which have been assessed and agreed by the Government surveyors as the result of the bombs dropped by Zeppelins in the air raid at Great Yarmouth, and which are not affected by the insurance scheme of the Government against such damage?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Montagu)

Before payment it is necessary to obtain from each claimant a declaration that he has not been repaid the damage under an insurance policy. Forms of declaration for this purpose have now been posted, and when the declarations are satisfactory payments will be made as they return.

Mr. FELL

It will not in any case be longer than the thirty days, which is stated as the time within which it will be paid under the insurance?

Mr. MONTAGU

I hope not.