§ Mr. Glenvil Hallasked the Home Secretary the extent to which a local authority, which has stored free furniture salvaged from property damaged by enemy action, will be obliged to pay compensation when such goods have been stolen or deteriorated, respectively?
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§ Mr. H. MorrisonA local authority must take reasonable care of salved furniture which it has taken into store. Failing such care it would be liable to the owner. In cases of dispute, a decision as to liability would rest with the courts.