§ 9. Mr. McKayasked the Minister of Works if he is aware that a Gosforth resident, of whom he has been informed, submitted an estimate for repairs due to 63W damage to his dwelling house arising from opencast coal working on 18th November, 1947, that the compensation figure was agreed on 16th April, 1948, and accepted on 19th April, 1948, that the applicant was informed on 21st July, 1948, that the papers in connection with the claim were in the hands of his Department; and when the agreed amount accepted nearly a year ago will be paid.
§ Mr. KeyYes. It is regretted that delay has occurred in settling the claim payment is being made today.