HC Deb 14 December 1922 vol 159 cc3203-4W
Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount that was paid in premiums during the War for insurance against damage by enemy aircraft under the Government scheme: how much of this has been paid out in claims; and what is being done with the balance, if any?

Viscount WOLMER

The net premiums received by the Government under the Aircraft Insurance Scheme amounted to £14,086,615, and the amount paid in claims was £3,046,790. The balance of the fund was paid into the Exchequer at the time.