Captain MURRAYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he had received a claim in respect of the alleged damage done by a war vessel to the nets of the Johnshaven fishing boat, "Father and Sons," M.F. 172, on the 7th July; and, if so, whether he will give the claim his consideration?
§ Mr. McKENNANo claim has yet been received, but on receipt of a claim the matter will be investigated.
Major MORRISON-BELLasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is now in a position to settle the claims of the Beer fishermen, whose claims for compensation have more than once been brought to the notice of the Admiralty during the last few months?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe matter is still under investigation, but it is hoped that a decision will be come to shortly.