§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to pay compensation to Mr. R. L. Wickerson of 35 Hillside Road, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3JF (ref DVC/FAC51086E187421) for the surrender of his firearms on 26 February 1998. [76793]
§ Mr. BoatengThe Option A and B elements of the claim were paid on 18 November 1998, and an offer of payment following examination of the remaining Option C elements of the claim was issued on 8 March 1999. This final payment will be made as soon as the necessary disclaimer has been returned.