§ Mr. Goldieasked the hon. Member for Central Leeds, as representing the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, what arrangements have been made to compensate from funds under their control, or from any other sources church authorities in respect of damage caused by enemy action to churches, schools, and other ecclesiastical property?
§ Mr. DenmanThe Ecclesiastical Commissioners can make no arrangements for compensation. Churches and schools are outside the objects to which their funds are assigned by statute, except where they have definite responsibilities as owners. Churches, schools and ecclesiastical property in common with all property are within the Government Compensation Scheme.