HC Deb 22 March 1906 vol 154 cc586-7
MR. SLOAN

To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, if he can say whether Constable Anderson gave evidence in any case in which Sergeant Sheridan was concerned, except in the case of Patrick Murphy; did Anderson receive any gratuity or inducement from the authorities for the evidence he gave at the secret or any other inquiry in connection with Murphy's case, and, if so, what; and whether he will lay a copy of Anderson's evidence upon the Table.

(Answered by Mr. Bryce.) I am informed that Constable Anderson gave evidence in only one case in which Sergeant Sheridan was concerned, in addition to the case of Patrick Murphy. In that case, which was one of larceny from the person, the accused was acquitted. Constable Anderson received no gratuity or inducement to give evidence at the inquiry, beyond the assurance that if he should tell the truth † See (4) Debates, cxi., 1072 et seq. he would not suffer. The Answer to the final inquiry is in the negative.