§ MR. SEXTONasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, What course the Government propose to take with respect to County Inspector Smith, of Clare, who issued the Circular of the 4th of March, addressed to the sub-inspectors under his command; whether any communications have been addressed to the sub-inspectors of Constabulary in Clare, instructing them that the Circular in question has been withdrawn; and, whether a copy of such communication will be laid upon the Table, or its substance imparted to the House?
§ MR. W. E. FORSTERThe Inspector General of Constabulary informs me that, acting on his own responsibility, he has ordered the withdrawal of the Circular to which the hon. Member alludes. As regards the other part of the Question, I am in communication with the Lord Lieutenant on the subject, and I will take care that the House is informed of the conclusion at which we arrive. But, in the meantime, I must state that no proper precautions for the protection of Mr. Clifford Lloyd in the performance of his arduous duties will be neglected.