HC Deb 20 October 1909 vol 12 cc281-2
Mr. GINNELL

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland how many persons have been imprisoned in Ireland since 1905 in connection with agrarian agitation as distinguished from ordinary crime?

The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Birrell)

Since 1st January, 1905, 518 persons have been imprisoned after conviction for offences committed in connection with agrarian agitation, or, in default of finding bail, to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.