§ 58. Sir W. Smithersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has considered the question of war damage compensation being paid to Mr. Hoare, 113, Spur Road, Orpington, particulars of which have been sent to him and to the War Damage Commission; and, in view of Mr. Hoare's age and financial difficulties, if he will make an immediate payment on account.
§ Mr. DaltonI regret that I cannot give special priority to this particular case.
§ 64. Mr. Carsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has yet decided to make any change in the amount of settlement of claims that fall within the Private Chattels Scheme of the War Damage Act, 1943, Part II, in view of the increase in price levels between the date of damage and of payment.
§ Mr. DaltonThe Government intend that these payments, together with accrued interest less tax, shall be finally discharged as soon as possible next financial year, and that the amounts assessed should, in appropriate cases, be increased. As regards details, I would ask the hon. Member to await a full statement which my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade proposes to make next week.