§ MR. HOOPER (Cork, S.E.)asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether any complaint has been made by the Constabulary stationed at Haulbowline to the authorities there of oats intended for the Public Service having been converted to his private use 255 by an official engaged on the works on the Island; to whom did the oats belong, whether to the Government or the contractor; what has been the result of such complaint; and, whether it has been satisfactory to the Police Authorities; and, if not, will they proceed in the matter before a Civil Court?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR) (Manchester, E.), in reply, said, no complaint had been made by the Constabulary in the matter. The oats belonged to the contractor.