§ 51. Sir J. D. REESasked the Prime Minister if he will give a day for the discussion of the Motion standing in the name of the Member for East Nottingham—
"That this House expresses its deep sympathy with the bereaved relations of brave officers and men of the 2/7th (Robin Hood) and the 2/8th Battalions Notts and Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters), who voluntarily enlisted in order to fight for their country against foreign enemies, and have been cruelly and treasonably slain during street fighting by Irish rebels in the United Kingdom." [Sir J. D. Rees.]
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir; I doubt if this is necessary. I have already expressed the deep sympathy of the House with the bereaved relatives of these gallant men.
§ Sir J. D. REESIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the hon. and learned Member for Cork (Mr. Healy) has said that these very heavy casualties were due in a great measure to a wrong route being selected by the troops, and will he answer if I raise the matter on the Vote of Credit?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am afraid I have no information myself, but I can procure it.