§ MR. JOSEPH DEVLINI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether, during his recent visit to Belfast, he had an interview with the leaders of the Orange Association; whether this interview took place with the sanction of the Cabinet; if this conversation related to the peace of Belfast, 1145 Portadown, and Lisburn; if any minute or report of this meeting has been furnished by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister; if so, does it appear why such an interview was necessary; whether the interview was authorised; and what steps the Government propose to take in the matter.
§ MR. WALTER LONGThis Question does not appear to me to be seriously meant, and is undeserving, therefore, of a reply. If it be serious, it has no foundation in fact.
§ MR. JOSEPH DEVLINI can assure the right hon. Gentleman that all my Questions are perfectly serious.