HC Deb 18 February 1941 vol 369 cc39-40W
Dr. Peters

asked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the case of Swiss Cottage Café Fenstanton, Hunts, in respect of which the War Department had to pay the sum of £ 243 2s. 3d., in excess of fair wear and tear, for damage to, and loss of, furniture and effects, and damage to landlord's premises and fixtures occasioned by the occupation of the premises by officers during the period 8th October, 1939, to 19th November, 1940; what disciplinary action has been, or will be, taken in respect of this occurrence; whether he will state the total sum expended in like cases throughout the country since the outbreak of war; and what steps have been, or will be, taken to recover these moneys from the officers responsible for the damage?

Captain Margesson:

I am aware of the case to which my hon. Friend refers, and the disciplinary aspect of it is being considered. I regret that no record of payments for abnormal damage is available.