HC Deb 26 July 1916 vol 84 c1664
47. Mr. BYRNE

asked the Prime Minister if he will state the reasons why the Government refuse a public and sworn inquiry into the deaths in North King Street; if he is aware that the coroner's jury returned a verdict of murder in these cases; if he is aware that the military authorities were represented at the inquests; and if he will consider the demands of the Irish people for this inquiry?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)

I have nothing to add to the full answer I gave on this subject to the hon. Member for East Mayo on the 17th of this month.

Mr. BYRNE

Will the right hon. Gentleman kindly answer the first question, Why the Government refuse an inquiry?

The PRIME MINISTER

No such inquiry was ever promised.

Mr. NUGENT

Has the right hon. Gentleman been in the district himself?

The PRIME MINISTER

Oh, yes, I have been there.

Mr. NUGENT

What is the right hon. Gentleman's opinion?