Houses of Parliament (Insurance against Fire).

HC Deb 05 May 1911 vol 25 cc816-7W

Mr. BOOTH

asked the hon. Member for Southampton, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, if the furniture and contents of the Houses of Parliament are insured against fire; and, if not, will the Government reimburse hon. Members for any loss sustained in case of an outbreak causing injury to personal effects or to the valuable contents of Members' lockers?

Mr. DUDLEY WARD

The reply to the first paragraph is in the negative. The Government would be prepared to consider the losses of Members should occasion arise.