§ 43. Sir W. Darlingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why the estimate for 1953–54 for miscellaneous services arising 1009 out of the war of £15,000 is estimated for 1954–55 at the same amount; and if this item will disappear from the Estimate after the current year.
§ Mr. J. StuartThis provision is required to enable me to meet claims for reimbursement of the cost of removing temporary defence works where that course is essential in the public interest. Such claims are still being received, and I expect a further sum will be required next year.