§ Mr. MILLSasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in the event of the claim against Mrs. Pridgeon, of Victoria Road, Teddington, whose goods have been seized by issue of a writ of extente, not being substantiated, the Treasury will give her any compensation for the injury done to her, and will refund the 5s. per day which has been taken out of the earnings of her business since 21st May by the sheriff's officer; and whether the Treasury will give every facility to have Mrs. Pridgeon's case decided in the courts as soon as possible?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Haldane)To the first part of the question, which is hypothetical, I cannot undertake to give a reply. As regards the second part of the question, no unnecessary delay will be caused by those representing the Crown.