asked the Minister for Defence whether he will have the claim of ex-Sergeant John Hickey, Army No. 26027, Baunard, Castlelyons, for £13 9s. 6d., representing the amount of back pay due him for service in the National Army from July to October, 1922, investigated and disbursed.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - ARMY CLAIM.
Mr. Hickey's claim, which was not made until May, 1924, after a lapse of nearly two years, is being investigated as quickly as possible.