§ 72. Mr. BYRNEasked the Home Secretary if he is aware of the indignation and ill-feeling that is being caused in Ireland owing to the treatment of the Irish lady prisoners; if he is aware that they have been detained in English prisons three months; if he is aware that they were tried by the Advisory Committee thirteen days ago; if he can state when they are likely to be released; and if, to satisfy the public that it is not the wish of the Government to make war on women, he will order their immediate discharge?
Mr. SAMUELThe answer to the first and second questions is in the negative. I received the recommendations of the Advisory Committee yesterday. Miss Perolz and Miss Foley will be released. The internment of the other three will be maintained.