HC Deb 12 December 1912 vol 45 cc747-8
20. Mr. FETHERSTONHAUGH

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the jewels stolen from the Arms Office, Dublin Castle, in 1907, have been replaced; and, if so, will he state the circumstances, so far as known, of the replacement?

21. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the Crown Jewels stolen from Dublin Castle have now been restored, and, if so, by whom?

Mr. BIRRELL

There is no truth whatever in the report that the Crown Jewels have been replaced.

Mr. GINNELL

Are not the Crown jewels at present within the reach of the Irish Government awaiting the invention of some plausible method of restoring them without getting entangled in the Criminal Law?

Mr. BIRRELL

I assure the hon. Member I have no knowledge whatever where these jewels are. I only wish I knew; I would place them in their proper position.

Mr. GINNELL

The Chief Secretary is able if he likes to lay them on the Table.

Mr. SPEAKER

Perhaps the hon. Member will move for them.