HC Deb 04 March 1901 vol 90 cc391-2
MR. JAMES O'CONNOR

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether the Government intend to compensate the traders of Roundwood and Lara for the loss they sustained in their business in consequence of the police order to keep their shops closed on Saturday, 2nd February; if not, what remedy have the traders for the injury done to their business by the illegal action of the police.

MR. WYNDHAM

The reply to this question is in the negative. I am unable to advise the hon. Member upon the point raised at the conclusion of the question.

MR. JAMES O'CONNOR

Then am I to understand that the people who have suffered by the illegal action of the police have no remedy?

MR. WYNDHAM

The hon. Member must understand that I cannot advise whether they have a remedy or what it is

MR. JAMES O'CONNOR

If they institute legal proceedings against the inspector will the right hon. Gentleman take care that—

*MR. SPEAKER

Order, order! The right hon. Gentleman has already said he cannot advise a remedy.