HC Deb 19 December 1912 vol 45 c1666
33. Mr. FRED HALL (Dulwich)

asked who was responsible for the issue of instructions by telegram from Dublin Castle that fresh summonses should be issued against the persons accused of rioting at Carrickfergus on 6th July, after the magistrate had decided to adjourn the cases for six weeks?

Mr. BIRRELL

No telegram of the nature indicated was sent from Dublin Castle.

Mr. F. HALL

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether the jury only arrived at a verdict owing to the unsatisfactory evidence brought by the Crown, after the judge had decided—[HON. MEMBERS: "Order, order."]

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise out of the question.