§ 51. Colonel HOWARD-BURYasked the Prime Minister how many cases have been heard and decided upon by the Irish Grants Committee set up after the Dunedin Report; and how many cases yet remain to be heard?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am informed that 1,499 cases have been considered by the Irish Grants Committee; and 1,537 cases remain to be heard.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYCan the right hon. Gentleman say how long it will be before he expects this Committee to report?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am afraid I cannot say.
§ 52. Colonel HOWARD-BURYasked the Prime Minister whether he will take steps whereby the claimants whose claims have been decided upon by the Irish Grants Committee, and who have been given a temporary advance shall be informed of the amounts of their award?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI can add nothing at present to the reply given to my hon. and gallant Friend by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the 27th July.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYIs the Prime Minister aware that there are many cases of hardship, and, as the Committee may not report for another year or two, can he not do something to enable those whose claims have not been allowed to have them settled?
§ Sir W. DAVISONDoes the right hon. Gentleman not realise that it is quite impossible for these persons to make any arrangements for their future until they know approximately the amount of the award they are likely to receive?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI will consider that point.