§ Mr. E. KELLYasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether on or about the 6th May last he received a communication from Thomas Elliott, solicitor, Strabane, informing him that on the 8th November, 1919, Mrs. Fawcett, of Strabane, had been killed owing to the negligent driving of a military motor lorry; that Mr. Elliott attended the inquiry on the 14th November as solicitor for the next-of-kin; that ever since Mr. Elliott has been in communication with various authorities, but has been unable to obtain any satisfaction, and asking him to move the military authorities to reply to letters on the subject; what action did he take on Mr. Elliott's letter; and can he now say if his action produced any result?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI have been asked to reply to this question. Payment of a sum of £350 has already been authorised in full settlement of all claims 605W in this matter. I am informed that the delay was caused by larceny of the papers in connection with the case, which had in consequence to be reconstructed. The decision has been communicated to Mr. Elliott.