asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware that the claim of Mr. J. Binchy, Solicitor, Charleville, for £27 10s. 0d. for a typewriter loaned the National Army and never returned, was sent from the Claims Department, Portobello Barracks, to the Army Finance Office, College of Science, as long ago as May 7th, 1923, and that no payment has yet been made, and if he will expedite payment.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - CLAIM FOR TYPEWRITER.
It is regretted that there has been a delay in dealing with Mr. Binchy's claim. Certification as being in order except as regards amount was required before payment could be effected, and this has been obtained within the last few days. The claim is one for payment by the Stationery Office. That Office is, I understand, at present arranging settlement with Mr. Binchy.
Is the Stationery Office the Army Stationery Office or the General Government Stationery Office?
It is the Stationery Office.