HC Deb 13 September 1887 vol 321 cc489-90
COLONEL NOLAN (Galway, N.)

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If his attention had been called to the statement quoted in The St. James's Gazette, to the effect that the hon. Member for North-East Cork (Mr. W. O'Brien) was lodged in a cell 9 feet by 4 only, and badly lighted; and if he would take steps to see that a Member of that House, as an untried prisoner, should, at any rate, get reasonable accommodation?

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR) (Manchester, E.)

My atten- tion has not been called to the statement, nor am I aware of the fact stated by the hon. and gallant Gentleman.

COLONEL NOLAN

If the right hon. Gentleman finds the statement is true, will he see that the hon. Member for North-East Cork receives proper treatment?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

Of course, Sir. So far as I can I will see that any untried prisoner is properly treated.

COLONEL NOLAN

But will the right hon. Gentleman exert himself a little for the sake of a Member of this House?

[No reply.]