HC Deb 24 February 1916 vol 80 cc821-2
68. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether it is with the concurrence of the War Office that the Director-General of Recruiting in Ireland is keeping the telegraphic cable between the Aran Isles and the mainland of Galway inoperative this season to impede the fishermen in marketing their fish and thus force them to enlist?

Mr. TENNANT

I have inquired into this matter and have been unable to find any foundation for the allegation made in the hon. Member's question.

Mr. GINNELL

Has the right hon. Gentleman not ascertained as the result of the inquiries?

Mr. TENNANT

I have ascertained that there is no ground for the statement in the hon. Gentleman's question.

Mr. GINNELL

Is the cable idle or not?

Mr. TENNANT

I understand that the cable is in normal use.