HC Deb 29 November 1938 vol 342 cc264-6W
Sir T. Cook

asked the Secretary of State for War how many claims for compensation for loss of trade have been received owing to the presence of the anti-aircraft artillery camp at Stiffkey, Norfolk; how many of these claims have been met to date; how many remain to be settled; and what is the total sum involved?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Thirty-eight claims have been sent direct to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and three have been received by the War Office and referred to the Ministry for investigation and advice as to the compensation to be paid. The total sum claimed is £1,074. No payments have yet been made.

Sir T. Cook

asked the Secretary of State for War how many claims for compensation for loss of trade during the past summer have been received owing to the presence of the anti-aircraft artillery camp at Weybourne, Norfolk; how many of these claims have been met to date; how many remain to be settled; and what is the total sum involved?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Fourteen claims have been received to date and have been referred to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for investigation and advice as to the compensation to be paid. Some of the claims are not for any specific amount. The total amount specifically claimed is £399. No payments have yet been made.