HC Deb 02 July 1952 vol 503 c40W
58. Mr. Awbery

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many claims have been dealt with by the War Damage Commission in Malaya; how many claims are still outstanding; and what is the annual cost of this commission.

Mr. Hopkinson

The Commission has dealt with 64,148 composite claims involving 86,517 separate awards. 55,852 composite claims are outstanding.

The approximate cost of the Commission (including capital expenditure) has been:

1950 £122,000
1951 £259,000
1952 (5 months) £149,000
Total £530,000