74. Mr. F. HALLasked if any arrangements have been made, or are in contemplation, to increase the number of troops stationed in Ireland in anticipation of disturbances arising should the Government of Ireland Bill become law; and if the cost of the same will be a charge against Trish revenue?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe answer is in the negative.
Mr. F. HALLMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether his attention has made drawn to the statement recently made that the bursting of shrapnel over the heads of the people of Ulster might be the best cure, and does the right hon. Gentleman agree with that suggestion?
§ Mr. BIRRELLNo, Sir, off-hand I do not.