§ 4. Mr. BYRNEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he will allow persons who were arrested during the rising in Ireland to communicate with their relatives; if he will cause post cards to be issued to the prisoners for this purpose without delay; if he is aware that some hundreds who had no connection with the rising were arrested and deported without trial; and if he can state when they will be recalled to take their trial?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Tennant)This question has, on account of the existence of martial law, been referred to the War Office. I have no reason to believe that some hundreds who had no connection with the rising have been arrested. The course to be taken in reference to the prisoners is receiving careful consideration. I note the hon. Gentleman's suggestion about giving those arrested facilities for communication with their relatives. It is quite possible that this has already been done.