HC Deb 26 June 1916 vol 83 c517

The following question was on the Paper in the name of Sir W. BYLES:—

61. To ask the Prime Minister whether the Government will now put an end to so-called martial law in Ireland, having regard to the peaceful condition of the people and to the feeling produced by this extra-legal form of government?

Sir W. BYLES

I put in the word "angry" before the word "feeling"; it seems to be necessary for the sense. I would like to ask you, Mr. Speaker, whether it is a rigid rule that all adjectives must be taken out of the questions handed in?

The PRIME MINISTER

My hon. Friend may rest assured that the Government are as anxious as he is to restore ordinary conditions in Ireland as soon as circumstances permit.