HC Deb 23 May 1966 vol 729 cc31-2W
Mr. Chichester-Clark

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will take steps to hasten the payments of export rebates to exporters of livestock in Northern Ireland; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. MacDermot

Many claimants have been unable to show that the conditions prescribed by law are fulfilled. No progress can be made where supporting evidence is lacking.

Where evidence has been produced, it is being examined by the Customs, who will advise the applicants whether it is satisfactory and explain any aspects in which it is inadequate. This is being done as rapidly as possible.

of money invested in Premium Bonds in Northern Ireland in 1965; what was the value of prizes for that year; what were the values of prizes expressed as a percentage of the sums invested; and if he will give the comparable figures for England and Wales, and for Scotland, respectively, in that year.

Mr. MacDermot

The figures are as follows: