5. Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESSasked the Chief Secretary whether he can yet make any announcement as to what steps will be taken in connection with malicious injury claims in Ireland, in view of the impossibility of injured persons obtaining from the local authorities the very large sums for whch judgment has been given?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI regret that I am not in a position to make a statement on this subject, which, as my hon. and gallant Friend is aware, is at present engaging the earnest consideration of His Majesty's Government.
§ 28. Captain W. BENNasked the Prime Minister whether the question of compensation for the destruction of property where the victims are innocent has been considered by the Cabinet?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Lloyd George)This question is at present receiving the consideration of the Government.
§ Captain BENNWhen will a decision be arrived at?