HC Deb 30 October 1979 vol 972 cc465-6W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in which year the issue of Government certificates of indemnity for loss of, or damage sustained by, works of art lent to Arts Council exhibitions was commenced; and what has been the total sum paid since that year in satisfaction of claims under such certificates of indemnity.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

In 1973; claims paid between then and 31 March 1979 totalled £40,344.

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