§ 61. Mr. Pagetasked the President of the Board of Trade when the claims of members of the Hong Kong garrison, in respect to possessions lost upon the Japanese invasion, are likely to be settled.
§ Sir S. CrippsI am consulting my right hon. Friends, the Secretary of State for War and the Secretary of State for the Colonies on this matter, and a communication will be sent to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Walter FletcherIs the Minister aware of the abnormal delay there has been in settling claims both under war risk insurance and other categories, and that they have recently been put back another three months? Will he see that these claims are heard very promptly and settled equally promptly?
§ Sir S. CrippsAs I said in my answer, I am communicating with my right hon. Friends.