HC Deb 02 March 1905 vol 142 c176
MR. WHITLEY (Halifax)

I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer if a settlement has been arrived at with the Cape Government in respect of the counterclaim for £170,000 for rebate of Customs duties paid upon articles purchased during the war; how much has been recovered; and how has the amount been dealt with.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. ARNOLD-FORSTER, Belfast, W.)

No settlement has yet been arrived at.

MR. WHITLEY

Is there any hope of an early settlement?

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

I must ask for notice of that Question.