§ Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that in a typical case of payment of compensation for war damage, the depreciated value claimed for was approximately £950; that the settlement was for £655, of which £275 was advanced, the remainder being due after the war; and whether, as the operation of the Purchase Tax reduces the sum granted to £500, he will consider introducing in his forthcoming legislation a provision to refund Purchase Tax in such cases?
§ Sir K. WoodNo, Sir. I should not be prepared to introduce such legislation. In this connection, my hon. Friend will no doubt bear in mind the first part of the answer which I gave him on 2nd December. If in the case referred to, the person concerned considers that the advances of compensation already made are inadequate for their purpose and further particulars are given, I will have the question of making an additional advance investigated.