HC Deb 31 July 1951 vol 491 cc165-6W
73. Mr. Odey

asked the President of the Board of Trade why partial payment for business chattels under the War Damage Act, 1943, Part II, is made conditional upon any charge for interest being waived.

Mr. Rhodes

The hon. Member is under a misapprehension. As from 21st October, 1946, the position has been that where an advance is allowed on a claim under the Business Scheme the amount of the advance carries interest to the date of payment, but the interest is deferred and is payable along with the rest of the claim when the latter is fully discharged.

74. Mr. Odey

asked the President of the Board of Trade, what is the amount of the claims still outstanding on business chattels under the War Damage Act, 1943, Part II.

77. Mr. Amory

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the fact that six years have elapsed since the end of the war, he will now fix a date for the general payment of business, scheme claims under the War Damage Act of 1943 (Part II).

Mr. Rhodes

I would refer the hon. Members to the answer given on 26th July to the hon. Member for Kidderminster (Mr. Nabarro).