§ MR. HENRY J. WILSONTo ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that in the early part of the year 1901, Lieutenant Keeton advertised notices and regulations under martial law in a paper called Het Oosten, published at Somerset East by Mr. J. A. Vosloo, the account for which amounted to £56 5s. 9d.; that in March, 1902, Mr. Vosloo complained to the War Office of non-payment of this account; and that on or before the 25th of June, 1902, Sir H. Settle reported that he had directed the sum of £56 5s. to be paid to Mr. Vosloo; and if he will state why this account for advertising had not been paid up to the 17th October, 1902, being at that time one year and eight months overdue.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Brodrick.) I am aware that Sir H. Settle reported that he had directed that this account should be paid, but I have no information concerning the delay. I will cause inquiry to be made.