§ 35. Mr. L. Smithasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that certain small shopkeepers in Sheffield have suffered considerable loss of business as a result of slum-clearance schemes which have led to the houses of their customers being demolished; and what amounts have been paid by way of compensation to such small shopkeepers in Sheffield on this account during the past two years?
§ Sir K. WoodI understand that the Corporation had up to 3ist March last paid allowances in respect of trade disturbance in 245 out of the total of 282 claims submitted to them, the total amount of the allowances so paid being £8,270. I have no reason to suppose that the Corporation are not adequately exercising their discretionary powers to make allowances, but if my hon. Friend has any particular cases in mind and will send me particulars, I shall be glad to make further inquiries.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsCan the right hon. Gentleman tell the House how much compensation the Sheffield City Council paid in connection with their rehousing work?
§ Sir K. WoodThat is beyond this question a long way.