§ MR. GREERasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is a fact that damage has been done to private property by the firing of large guns at Carrickfergus Castle, during the recent training of the 2nd Brigade North Irish Division Royal Artillery; and, if so, whether he is prepared to give compensation for such damage?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONTwo claims have been received for damage due to the firing of heavy guns at Carrickfergus. They have both been refused, upon the general principle that compensation is not granted for damage 1382 caused by concussion from the firing of guns from a fixed battery.