§ 76. Lieut.-Colonel PARRYasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that the Government have not paid any rates since March, 1919 in respect of their property at Mancott Royal, the reservoir at Hawarden, the cottage at Mancott Lane, and for land taken from Well House Farm, Broughton, in the county of Flint; that, in consequence of this delay, the overseers are unable to meet their liabilities and the guardians concerned will be unable to pay their county rate precept; and if he will state when payment will be made?
§ Mr. BALDWINI understand that the rates in respect of the Ministry of Munitions housing colony at Mancott Royal have now been paid. The other items enumerated by the hon. and gallant Member are comparatively small matters in the total claim, and steps are being taken to expedite the payment.