§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieuten ant of Ireland where is Constable Anderson, who was one of the three constables who received an indemnity at the secret investigation which preceded the dismissal of Sergeant Sheridan for procuring by perjury the conviction of innocent men for crimes perpetrated by himself, who was allowed to remain on at the depot of the Royal Irish Constabulary and discharge the duties of a constable of that force, not withstanding the fact his being Sheridan's accomplice in the fabrication of perjured evidence and the perpetration of crime; why was not Anderson compelled to resign like the two other accomplices of Sergeant Sheridan, Keegan who received a compassionate grant of £200; and Reid who received a compassionate grant of £50: 277 does Anderson still wear the uniform of the Royal Irish Constabulary and receive the pay of a constable of that force, and under what circumstances has he been permitted to retain his position; and what safeguard have the public against this person.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThis constable is still serving at the depot in Dublin under the conditions previously explained by me. The hon. Member will find information on the other matters in the numerous statements made by me in the session of 1902.
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLThe right hon. Gentleman gave a pledge that this man should not be associated with young recruits.
§ MR. WYNDHAMAny undertaking given by me is being adhered to. I gave no such pledge, however.
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this man is brother of the Anderson of Kiltimore fame?
§ * MR. SPEAKEROrder, order!
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLI will put that Question down.
§ * MR. SPEAKERThe hon. Member must not put down an irregular Question.