§ Captain MOREINGasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware of the delay that has taken place in settling the claims of Messrs. Field for the destruction of their café at Bridlington by fire whilst in the occupation of the military authorities, and if he will give instructions for a settlement to be expedited?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONInvestigations into the origin of the fire in question have now been completed, and immediate steps are being taken with a view to an early settlement.