Mr. O. Evansasked the Minister of Works whether he is aware that a factory, particulars of which have been given him, after total destruction by enemy action was rebuilt at the request of the Ministry of Food as essential in the national interest, the plans and estimates having been approved by his Ministry, but that the owners have failed to get full compensation owing to the War Damage Commission refusing to pay more than 60 per cent. of the cost of rebuilding; and whether he will inquire into the case and secure fair treatment to the owners.
§ Sir J. AndersonI have been asked to reply. I regret that I cannot undertake to answer questions relating to individual cases of war damage, but I have made inquiries into the matter and am communicating with my hon. Friend.