HC Deb 01 December 1902 vol 115 cc850-1
MR. SLOAN () Belfast, S.

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that on Sunday, 23rd November last, a demonstration, accompanied with bands from different parts of Ireland, paraded the streets of Downpatrick during the hours of divine service, to the annoyance of those attending; and whether he proposes to take any steps to put a stop to conduct of such a character.

MR. WYNDHAM

There was a demonstration with bands as stated. But the bands did not play when passing places of worship. The demonstration was orderly, and no complaint of annoyance was made by any person. It is not proposed to interfere with orderly demonstrations.

MR. SLOAN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that at one place of worship the minister had to cease preaching for some minutes.

MR. WYNDHAM

If the hon. Member will give me particulars, I will cause further inquiry to be made.