§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will introduce legislation to the effect that railways liability of £200 under the Fires Act, 1905, as amended, may be increased to a figure more in keeping with present-day values.
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§ Mr. John HareI cannot say when it might be possible to introduce legislation on this matter. Meanwhile I understand from my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation that the British Transport Commission has told him that in respect of fires occurring from now on it will, as an administrative arrangement, meet claims up to £400 without proof of negligence.