§ Sir M. Sueterasked the Minister of Health whether any compensation will be paid to householders who have received evacuee children for wear and tear as the billeting allowance is totally inadequate for replacement of sheets and furniture or the cost of redecorating and painting.
§ Mr. Hamilton KerrCompensation for wear and tear was taken into account in determining the scales of billeting allowances for unaccompanied children billeted for board and lodging under the Government Evacuation Scheme. These were last increased in May, 1944, and I regret that my right hon. Friend cannot accept my hon. and gallant Friend's suggestion. Where damage not attributable to wear and tear is established, the householder has always been able to claim compensation.