§ Mr. Hannahasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether restoring premises damaged by enemy action refers to structural integrity or includes decorations as well?
§ Sir K. WoodI assume that my hon. Friend is referring to "decorations" in the sense in which that term is commonly employed in relation to buildings, i.e. such matters as the painting of the fabric of the building externally or internally. The proper cost of such work necessarily carried out in reinstating a building which has suffered war damage could, I am advised, properly be included in a claim to the War Damage Commission.
Mr. Whiteasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether persons sustaining injuries to their houses from enemy air attack who carry out emergency repairs to damaged roofs and doors and windows themselves in cases where the local authority is unable to do so, are thereby disqualified from receiving any compensation or payment towards the cost of such repairs?
§ Sir K. WoodNo, Sir. Persons who themselves carry out the necessary first-aid repairs to their houses will be entitled to make their claims to the War Damage Commission for payment of the reasonable cost of the repairs.