asked the Minister for Defence if he has received an application for the balance of dependents' allowance due to Margaret McCarthy, Kanturk, in respect of her husband, John McCarthy; and, if so, if he will have payment of this balance of £8 17s. Od. made forthwith.

I do not appear to have received an application from Mrs. McCarthy for payment of arrears of dependents' allowance. A cheque for £5 8s. 9d. was, however, sent to her yesterday. This amount clears her account.