asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will explain the reasons for the delay in replying to correspondence dealing with a claim of Mr. W. E. George, late Postmaster of Keston, particulars of which have been sent him.

Consideration of this case has been complicated by the fact that the claimant had removed from the area in which the damage occurred, but the necessary inquiries have now been completed and my right hon. Friend is writing to my hon. Friend.