§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will reply to the letter of 11 September from Mr. John Slough, a constituent; and if he will make a statement. [21221]
§ Mr. DenhamMr. Slough's letter of 11 September was one of several regarding his claim for compensation under the terms of the Firearms Compensation Scheme. An offer was made to him on 5 October and this formed the basis of a subsequent payment in respect of certain outstanding items. A letter was sent to him on 17 October in respect of all outstanding correspondence, explaining that since these letters had been written an offer had been made and an explanation given as to why remaining items were considered ineligible.