HC Deb 07 February 1949 vol 461 cc1-2W
Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Works how many claims have been received for compensation for the removal of railings during the war; how many have been dealt with; how many are outstanding, together with the sums involved in each case; and what is the approximate number being settled each month at the present time.

Mr. Key

Claims for 738,703 properties have been received, of which 281,625 had been settled and 457,078 remained to be settled at the end of December, 1948. About 20,000 claims are now being settled each month. Some £300,000 will, it is estimated, be paid out as compensation during the financial year 1948–49.