§ Sir R. THOMASasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Mr. W. W. Bower, Manor Farm, Hawarden, sold his potatoes to the military authorities, and that owing to the delay in removing them there was a wastage of 34 tons, a claim for which was sent to the Claims Committee, Carnarvon, with the result that 16 tons were allowed for wastage at £6 10s. per ton; that on the 20th November Mr. Bower received a letter from the Minister of Food repudiating the claim and referring him to the military authorities; and that this sort of claim is only one of many; and whether he will take immediate steps to see that these claims are paid without further delay?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI will have inquiry made and acquaint my hon. Friend of the result as soon as possible. It would, however, facilitate the investigations if he would state the date of the sale in question.