66. Mr. W. A. REDMONDasked for the date on which the Irish Provident Assurance Company went into liquidation; what interest has accumulated since that date; and what is the cause of the delay in winding up the company?
Mr. BUXTONThe Irish Provident Assurance Company, Limited, went into liquidation, under an order of the Irish Court, on 24th April, 1911. As I have already pointed out on several occasions, in reply to questions by the hon. Member for North Westmeath, the liquidation of the company is under the control of the Irish Court, and the Board of Trade have no knowledge or jurisdiction in the matter. I am, however, informed by the solicitors acting for the liquidator that an order has been obtained from the Court authorising the payment, in November next, of a first dividend to the creditors of the company.