HC Deb 22 June 1916 vol 83 cc307-8
67. Mr. LOUGH

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now see his way to indicate when the administration of civil law will be restored in Ireland; and whether he can give the House an undertaking that it will have an opportunity of fully discussing the Irish situation before the Cabinet commits itself to any definite plans for the future government of that country?

The PRIME MINISTER

The civil law is at present being administered in Ireland, and I would point out to my right hon. Friend that the cases arising out of the disturbance in Dublin last Sunday were tried by Civil Courts. With regard to the last part of the question, the House will, of course, have an opportunity of discussing any proposals which may be submitted to them by the Government, but I cannot undertake to adopt the suggestion of my right hon. Friend.

Mr. M. HEALY

Is the Prime Minister aware that meetings called to consider the proposals of the Minister of Munitions are being suppressed? A meeting called in Belfast to consider these proposals has, I understand, been suppressed by the military authorities. Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of that, and does he approve of it?

The PRIME MINISTER

No, I have no knowledge whatever of it. If my hon. Friend will give me particulars, I will inquire into the matter.