Written question asked by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 12 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 April 2021 (named day). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 April 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.
Bomb Disposal: Exeter
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Government has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a fund to reimburse and compensate people affected by damage caused by the recent detonation of a World War II bomb in Exeter.
- Answer
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In cases such as this, the expectation is for costs to be met by private insurance. Communication channels for the public were set up through both the County and City Councils, and members of the public impacted by this incident were urged to go through those channels.
The Home Office does not routinely provide briefing when such instances occur. We would expect the local Council to keep residents and businesses updated.
The HO does not consider it is liable for any damage caused.
It is not for the Home Office to intervene in disputes between insurers and their clients, therefore it would not be appropriate for us to comment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 178787
- Session
- 2019-21
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- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Compensation Damage Bomb disposal Exeter
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