§ Mr. MacVEAGHasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Mr. F. A. Sparling, of Dublin, obtained permission of the Censor to exhibit a cinematograph film, "Ireland a Nation," and had expended money in advertising the production; that it had been two days on view, 7th and 8th January, 1917, when the military authorities in Ireland prohibited its further display; that, on application to the Defence of the Realm Property Losses Commission, he was recommended a payment of £50 owing to the attitude taken up by the military authorities; and that this Department has refused to pay this £50, and declined to act on the recommendation of the Property Losses Commission; and what action he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLA report has been called for, and until this is received I regret I am not in a position to make any statement on the subject.