§ MR. ABEL SMITH (Hertfordshire, Hertford)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has taken steps to protect His Majesty's Post Office employees, in view of the assaults and robberies of mails which have recently taken place at Inchigeela, Ballinaglevagh, Ballinagree, and at other places.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) The police authorities have issued the necessary instructions, to the local police in the 1400 matter. Protection will be afforded in all cases in which it may be necessary.