HC Deb 13 May 1869 vol 196 c749
SIR FREDERICK HEYGATE

said, he wished to ask the Chief Secretary for Ireland. Whether the Government have decided in what way the promised full inquiry into the late loss of life at Londonderry is to be carried out; whether by two Commissioners appointed by the Government; and how soon such inquiry will be made?

MR. CHICHESTER FORTESCUE

said, in reply, that inquiry would be conducted by two Commissioners—eminent barristers—in precisely the same manner as the inquiry into the riots at Belfast had been conducted some years ago. The appointment of those gentlemen had not yet been made, but he hoped it would take place in the course of a few days.