71. Mr. J. JONESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions if he can state the number of valuers who were engaged by the Ministry in connection with the valuation of propel claims arising out of the recent Silvertown explosion; and if he can state the amount paid in fees to such valuers?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThe number of professional valuers engaged by the Ministry of Munitions in the assessment of property claims arising out of the Silvertown explosion is twenty-eight, and the amount paid in fees is £23,023.