HC Deb 22 June 1916 vol 83 cc291-2
75. Major HUNT

asked the Prime Minister whether, in the event of Home Rule being granted to Ireland during the War, steps will be taken to prevent members of the Sinn Fein organisation from providing bases and signal stations for German submarines on the Irish coast?

The PRIME MINISTER

All necessary steps for the defence of the realm will, of course, be taken at all times.