§ Mr. LivingstoneTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the reply of 9 March,Official Report, column 1024, to the hon. Member for Brent, East, what is the precise number of other claims for compensation from ex-residents of the Kincora boys' home which are being processed; and if he will make a statement on the length of time taken to agree such settlements.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 4 April 1989]: In addition to the three claims which have been settled, eight other claims from ex-residents of Kincora boys' home are currently being processed. Settlements are normally the result of negotiations between parties and their legal advisers and I am not privy to them.