HC Deb 15 May 1916 vol 82 c1126
75. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War by whose order during the fighting in Dublin little boys and girls running about in terror were caught by soldiers and shot out of hand on the pretext that they were carrying messages; why they were not imprisoned, when the truth or falsehood of that pretext could be tested; and whether any officers or soldiers have been or will be tried for these acts?

Mr. TENNANT

No such order was given. There is no evidence to lead one to believe in the truth of the allegations made in the question.

Mr. GINNELL

Will any inquiry be made?

Mr. TENNANT

No.