asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that more than £300 is due to Mr. A. Duggan, of Millstreet, for goods supplied (timber, coal and iron) to the military forces, and that applications for payment have met with no response; and if he will cause the claim to be investigated and settled as speedily as possible, since it is outstanding since last August, to the great hardship of the claimant?

I am aware that Mr. Duggan is claiming more than £300 in respect of goods supplied for billeting, etc. His accounts are at present receiving attention.