HC Deb 03 November 1884 vol 293 c775
MR. BIGGAR

asked Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland, Whether it is true that about 31st May last, at Monaghan Lunatic Asylum, the resident doctor, named Johnston, the house steward, named Patterson, and a warder, named Henderson, burned alive a cat; and, if true, whether he will order a prosecution?

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)

, in reply, said, that there was no information to confirm the allegation in the Question. There were some shavings lighted.

MR. BIGGAR

said, the hon. and learned Gentleman had not answered the latter part of the Question.

THE SOLICITOR GENERAL FOR IRELAND (Mr. WALKER)

said, that if the hon. Member would furnish any information which he had in his possession the matter would be inquired into.

MR. BIGGAR

asked whether or not it was stated that the Government had information in their possession on the subject at present?

[No reply.]