HC Deb 12 June 1980 vol 986 cc264-5W
24. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his Department's estimate of the cost of damage to property and buildings caused by terrorist explosions so far this year.

Mr. Alison

An applicant for damage compensation has 10 days to lodge a notice of intention to claim compensation and four months to lodge an application. These time limits can in certain circumstances be extended. Consequently we do not yet have the facts to estimate the overall cost of the damage to property and buildings so far this year.