§ 45. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many claims for war damage to dwelling-houses have been rejected to the latest convenient date.
§ Sir S. CrippsI regret that this information is not available.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterCan the right hon. and learned Gentleman say whether the Government's policy on this matter is therefore based on abysmal ignorance of the facts?
§ Sir S. CrippsNo, it is not based on abysmal ignorance of the facts, but this fact is not available.
§ Captain RyderWhen the Chancellor says that it is not available, is it because 1138 he does not wish to disclose this information to the House or because the War Damage Commission have not the necessary information?
§ Sir S. CrippsHad the hon. and gallant Member had a little more knowledge of the usual courtesies of Question Time, he would not have asked that supplementary question.