§ Mr. FORESTIER-WALKERasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the Westgate Hotel, Newport, was taken over by the military authorities on the 17th of November, 1917, and that, although £500 has been paid on account, after much correspondence, there is still a sum of £2,310 due for rent and other claims; and, seeing that over twenty months have elapsed, will he give, instructions that the amount is paid forthwith?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe delay is regretted, but the case has involved a great deal of investigation, and it has, unfortunately, not been found possible to arrive at an agreed figure. It will, therefore, be necessary for the case to be heard by the Defence of the Realm Losses Commission, who have fixed the 21st July as the date for the hearing. Every step will be taken to ensure prompt payment as soon as the award is made.