§ Colonel YATEasked the First Commissioner of Works whether the Grosvenor Buildings, Newgate Street, Chester, formerly occupied by the Chester and County Unionist Club, were commandeered on the 31st October, 1917, and that no award has yet been given to the club; and whether he will expedite the hearing of the claim for compensation?
§ Mr. FORSTERI am informed that the claim for compensation in this case was duly sent to the Losses Commission, who returned it for fuller particulars of the loss suffered, at the same time sanctioning a payment on account, which was made. The amended claim was declared on the 23rd January last, and an investigation by accountants then became necessary. This investigation has now been completed, and I understand that the matter will in a few days be again referred to the Losses Commission, who will, I hope, appoint an early date for hearing.