HC Deb 18 April 1944 vol 399 cc4-5
3. Mr. Hutchinson

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will arrange for the master charts, used for compiling nautical charts, to be insured against war damage under the provision of Part II of the War Damage Act, in view of the fact that these master charts form part of the essential equipment of those engaged in the business of compiling and publishing charts.

Mr. Dalton

Yes, Sir; I am prepared to regard as insurable under Part II of the War Damage Act, 1943, master charts used for compiling and publishing nautical charts.

Mr. Hutchinson

Are we to understand from that answer that these master charts may be valued at a figure representing their value to their owners and not merely their value as ordinary charts?

Mr. Dalton

That goes rather wider than the Question on the Paper. Perhaps my hon. and learned Friend will put that particular question down, and I will look into the matter.