HC Deb 07 August 1916 vol 85 c655
30. Mr. BYRNE

asked the Home Secretary when it is proposed to grant the Irish lady prisoners a civil trial; if they will be allowed to instruct counsel for the defence; if he is aware that they have now been three months in English prisons without trial; and if he will say whether it is the Government's intention to release them at an early date?

Mr. SAMUEL

I have nothing to add to the replies I gave to the hon. Member on the 17th July and subsequent dates.

Mr. BYRNE

When do the Government intend to give the Irish lady prisoners a sample of what you boast about—British justice?