§ 67. Sir HAROLD ELVERSTONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the contingency of loss of rent through damage caused by enemy aircraft is covered by the Government scheme of insurance against damage by enemy aircraft; and, if not, whether arrangements will be made to cover this loss?
§ Mr. WARDLEMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. Loss of rent can be insured against under the insurance scheme, but is not covered by the free compensation scheme.
§ 68. Sir H. ELVERSTONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, under the Government scheme of insurance against damage by enemy aircraft, the sum of £500 is the total amount of free compensation an owner can recover, no matter how many losses are sustained or whether this sum of £500 applies to losses sustained within a fixed period?
§ Mr. WARDLEMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. Each case of damage is dealt with separately on its merits, and if it comes within the terms of the Compensation Scheme compensation would be payable, whether the owner had been compensated in respect of previous raids or not.