My hon. Friend, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Home Security, received this deputation on Monday last, and I am at present examining, in conjunction with the other Departments concerned, the representations then submitted. With regard to the second and third parts of the Question, interim rates for private cars were issued on 25th October last, and local authorities were asked to make payments at those rates, pending the issue of final rates. Final rates were issued on 14th December last. If claimants are dissatisfied with the rates for requisitioned cars, they may refer the matter to the appropriate tribunal under the Compensation Defence Act.