§ MR. O'KELLYasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether Dennis M'Donnell, of the 37th Foot, died 19 years ago, leaving effects valued at £14 2s. 7½d.; whether application was made by Michael M'Donnell, of Curgowan, Strokestown, for this property as next heir; whether he received the sum of £2 17s. 6d. sixteen years ago; and, whether there is any other claimant for the balance; and, if not, why the sum still in the hands of the War Office is not paid over to Michael M'Donnell?
§ THE SECRETARY OR STATE (Mr. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN)The facts are as stated in the Question. The soldier's name was, however, Ennis, and the relatives who have applied have received their share as such. As to the other representatives, none others have made any claim, and there would be no motive for inquiry.
§ MR. O'KELLYCould the right hon. Gentleman say how long it was since the money was paid, and whether there have been any appeals for the balance; and, also, whether the Statue of Limitations would not be a bar?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANIt is not a bar.