§ 20. Mr. WILLIAM THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether the Government have come to any agreement with the London and local authorities in connection with paying compensation to British tradespeople whose property was destroyed during the alien riots in last May?
§ Sir J. SIMONCompensation for damage by riot is payable, under the Riot (Damages) Act, by the local police authority. Any claims made are now being dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Act.