§ 59. Mr. LYNCHasked the Prime Minister whether the Government is being kept informed of the state of feeling in Ireland owing to the continuance of martial law; and whether, if it be made clear to him that martial law is producing effects quite contrary to the objects for which it was instituted and is causing the spread of disaffection, he will reconsider the whole policy and recall General Maxwell from Ireland?
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes, Sir. The Government is kept fully informed of the situation in Ireland.
§ Mr. LYNCHHas the Government been informed that the presence of General Maxwell and the continuance of martial law are having the effect of greatly increasing the state of unrest and agitation in Ireland?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI do not agree at all.
§ Mr. OUTHWAITEWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of appointing Lord Bryce to inquire into all these allegations of atrocities that constantly appear on the Paper, in view of their reproduction in America and their effect upon public opinion there?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member should give notice of that question.