HC Deb 15 December 1916 vol 88 cc1005-6
1. Mr. BYRNE

asked the Home Secretary whether any new proposals re treat- ment or release of the Irish prisoners of war are contemplated before Christmas?

The, SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir G. Cave)

I cannot make any statement at the present moment.

Mr. LYNCH

Has the right hon. Gentleman considered the question of a general amnesty?

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise out of the question.

2. Sir W. BYLES

asked the Home Secretary whether, among the interned Irishmen at Frongoch, is one James Murphy, No. 998, who has been in hospital nearly the whole time of his internment and whose condition is a source of serious anxiety to his family; and whether, seeing he is uncharged and untried, has been many months deprived of liberty, and is in real danger of his life, he can see his way to allow this man to return to the favourable conditions of his home in Ireland?

Sir G. CAVE

James Murphy was released on the 11th December on the recommendation of the medical officers of the camp. He had been in hospital for about three weeks.