§ MR. SLOAN () Belfast, S.I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord 851 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. WYNDHAMThere 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. SLOANIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that at one place of worship the minister had to cease preaching for some minutes.
§ MR. WYNDHAMIf the hon. Member will give me particulars, I will cause further inquiry to be made.