§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many former residents of the Kincora boys' home have received compensation payments from the Eastern health board for assaults; how many former residents have made claims; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian Stewart[holding answer 15 March 1989]: Eleven claims for compensation have been received by health and social services boards from former residents of Kincora boys' home. To date three claims have been settled and payment has already been made jointly by the Eastern and Northern health and social services boards in respect of one of these. The question of compensation is entirely a matter for settlement between the parties concerned.