§ Mr. Hutchinsonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will introduce legislation to enable interest to be paid up to the date of settlement upon payments in respect of war damage under Section 85 of the War Damage Act, 1943, in cases where payment is made in order to avoid undue hardship at a date earlier than that to be prescribed by the Treasury for the general settlement of such claims?
§ Captain WaterhouseIt would not be practicable at the present time to deal 1081W with the matter raised by my hon. and learned Friend, but I will see that his suggestion is noted with a view to further consideration should opportunity arise.