HC Deb 19 June 1902 vol 109 cc1124-5
MR. MACVEAGH

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he is aware that the landlords of Ireland have formed a combination with the object of defeating the efforts of the tenant farmers to obtain compulsory sale and fair rents; and whether, in view of the fact that the tenants are being prosecuted on charges of conspiracy, it is intended to take any, and, if so, what steps against the landlords.

MR. WYNDHAM

No, Sir, I have heard nothing of such a combination.

MR. MACVEAGH

Has the attention of the right hon. Gentleman been drawn to the statement of the right hon. and gallant Member for North Armagh that a conspiracy has been formed and will be carried out?

MR. WYNDHAM

I have not read the speech.

MR. M'GOVERN (Cavan, W.)

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the landlords are asking for subscriptions for the purpose?

MR. MACVEAGH

In the event of the right hon. Gentleman satisfying himself that this conspiracy exists, will he prosecute the offenders?

MR. SPEAKER

Order, order! The hon. Member must give notice of that Question.