§ MR. JOHN REDMOND (Waterford)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he can now state what measures of a permanent character the Government 926 intend to adopt to preserve the public peace in the future in the Queen's Island, Belfast.
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. WYNDHAM, Dover)Thanks largely to the energy and discretion of the Lord Mayor of Belfast, the measures taken by the Government, in consultation with him and other local authorities, have had satisfactory results. With respect to future arrangements of a permanent character, I am afraid I must defer making any statement in the matter until I have had the opportunity, during the recess, of a conference personally with the Lord Mayor and others who are best qualified to advise.
§ MR. JOHN REDMONDI hope I am not to understand that because for the moment the riots have ceased the right hon. Gentleman will take time to deal with this matter. Experience shows that these riots crop up at most unexpected moments.
§ MR. WYNDHAMI did not mean to convey that impression.