§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many claims for compensation have been made to his Department due to damage caused by various naval explosions in the Solent over the last 10 years; and if his Department has paid compensation for any damage caused.
§ Mr. LeeTwo claims have been received for property damage compensation arising from naval explosions in the Solent over the past 10 years. Compensation was agreed in one case; the second was repudiated on the basis of expert advice.