§ Mr. GRUNDYasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Private Nelson Wilkinson, No. 203,920, Lancashire Fusiliers, was killed on the 12th September, 1916, and that the money and effects of this soldier have not yet been handed over to the next-of-kin; and whether he will have inquiries made into this case?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONThe original amount reported due to this estate, namely, £4 5s. 3d., was paid to his father as next of kin (no will having been traced) in November, 1917, and a further amount due on account of War gratuity, namely, £8 10s. 0d. was paid to the father in September last. The father's receipts for these sums are in the possession of the War Office.