§ Sir W. Edgeasked the hon. Member for Central Leeds, as representing the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, what provision has been made in the shape of insurance against church buildings being damaged by air attack?
§ Mr. DenmanProvision for damage to church buildings is not within the scope of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners' functions. Church buildings enjoy the benefit of the Government scheme of compensation for war damage, and the commissioners know of no additional provision by way of insurance.