§ MR. LONSDALE (Armagh, Mid.)To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether it forms part of the duties of the police to keep under observation, and to report to the Inspector-General, the operations of local branches of the United Irish League which the police have good reason to believe are engaged in the promotion of intimidation and boycotting; and, if so, whether reports made by the police in such matters are brought under his personal notice and that of the Law Officers.
(Answered by Mr. Birrell.) It is the duty of the local police to report to the Inspector-General all matters affecting the public peace which come under their notice, including, when necessary, the operations of local branches of the United Irish League I have no 945 reason to doubt that all reports of importance are brought to my notice and that of the Law Officers.