HC Deb 07 January 1913 vol 46 cc1004-5
61. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will lay upon the Table of the House the full report made by Detective-Inspector Kane on his special business in Ireland in 1907?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. McKenna)

No, Sir. The reports made to their superiors by police officers engaged in inquiries in criminal matters are strictly confidential and are never published.

Mr. GINNELL

Will the right hon. Gentleman allow an independent examination of that report?

Mr. McKENNA

No.

Mr. GIN NELL

Will he say, does the report implicate—and—.

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Gentleman is not entitled to take advantage of supplementary questions and of his position in this House to make charges against any persons outside.