§ MR. T. A. DICKSONasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, If the Government will direct an inquiry into the police arrangements in connection with the recent riots in Portadown; and, if explanations have been demanded from the Resident Magistrate, Captain Whelan, and District Inspector Smith, as to the absence from duty upon the night of the riot, and to whom, in their absence, the direction of the police force was entrusted?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANI can assure my hon. Friend that the subject is engaging the most careful attention of the Government, and especially the matter in the second paragraph of the Question. As soon as possible the result of the inquiry will be made known.