asked the Minister for Defence if he has received an account from Mr. Charles Cullen, Rathdrum, to the amount of £62 13s. 4d., which he claims is due to him for goods supplied to the National Army when stationed in Avondale House, Rathdrum, and if it is intended to pay this account, and when.

An application for £62 13s. 4d. was received from Mr. Cullen in the Department of Defence on the 15th instant. The amount appears to refer to deductions from accounts already settled, and partly to accounts which have not yet been received.

The matter is being investigated. I will communicate the decision to the Deputy in due course.