§ Mr. Brookeasked the President of the Board of Trade whether people who are obliged to remove their furniture from bomb-damaged houses in order to prevent further damage or deterioration can claim reimbursement of removal expenses under the Chattels Insurance Scheme or whether they can obtain compensation for this necessary expense in any other way.
§ Mr. DaltonLocal authorities are empowered to reimburse reasonable removal expenses to persons who are compelled to remove their goods from damaged premises. Where such expenses have not been so recovered, the Board of Trade reimburse them, if they are satisfied that the removal was undertaken to avoid further damage to the goods and that the expenses were reasonable.