asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the approximate total sum of pre-truce claims and post-truce claims, respectively, in Southern Ireland; what is the total amount actually paid by the Provisional Government or Irish local authorities to date; what, if any, amount has been paid by the British Government in respect of damage done by British forces in Southern Ireland; and what guarantee has been given by the Southern Irish Government with regard to the payment of any claims still outstanding, and when will such claims be paid?

As regards pre-truce claims, I would refer the hon. Member to the full statement which I made in reply to questions on this subject addressed to me on the 27th instant. I have no information regarding the approximate total sum of post-truce claims.