HC Deb 06 June 1919 vol 116 cc2425-6W
Mr. HIGHAM

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he will state the progress made by the Admiralty in payment of outstanding accounts to private firms; what proportion of these accounts remains to be paid; what has been the cause of the delay in settlement; and what steps are being taken to expedite the payment of all accounts still remaining?

Dr. MACNAMARA

On the subject of outstanding contractors' claims generally I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on the 28th May to the hon. Member for the Newton Division. Progress is being made daily in the liquidation of these accounts.