HC Deb 03 May 1922 vol 153 c1337
64. Colonel NEWMAN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Commission to investigate the claims awarded under the Criminal and Malicious Injuries (Ireland) Act has been appointed; and, if so, if it has yet begun its investigations?

The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Sir Hamar Greenwood)

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and the second part does not therefore arise. I hope, however, to be able to inform the House of the composition of this Commission next Monday.

Sir J. BUTCHER

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a very large number of poor people whose houses have been burned-and property destroyed, and that they are in great financial difficulties, and will he accelerate the appointment of this Commission?

Mr. SPEAKER

That is the question which has already been answered.

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