§ Mr. Philip Bellasked the Secretary of State for War what was the total amount claimed by employees of the Suez Canal contracting companies for loss of personal possessions, excluding bank balances; how much of such total claims has been admitted; and how much has been paid.
§ Mr. John Hare£517,453 was claimed by employees engaged in the United Kingdom. Ex-gratia payments totalling£425,541 have been offered and£425,182 has been paid.