§ Mr. R. MCNEILLasked the Under-Secretary of State for War why no settlement has yet been made of the claim of Mr. David Curling, of Priory Farm, Kent, in respect of damage to his land, crops, and stock, which was incurred in the early part of the War, although similar claims of other farmers in the district have been settled for some time, and although the amount due to Mr. Curling has been agreed between his valuer and the agent for the War Department; and if he will now give directions that payment of the amount due to Mr. Curling be paid without further delay?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe claim in this case has to come before the Defence of the Realm Losses Commission. The amount is still in dispute between Mr. Curling and the War Department. The case has been delayed by the illness of the valuer representing the Department, but steps are being taken to bring the matter before the Commission forthwith.