HC Deb 24 May 1916 vol 82 c2082
60. Mr. T. M. HEALY

asked the Prime Minister when the promised public inquiry into the death of Mr. Sheehy-Skeffington is to be held; and whether the deaths of Messrs. Dixon and M'Intyre will also form the subject of a public inquiry, as the three are alleged to have been shot together?

67. Mr. DEVLIN

asked whether any and, if so, what steps have been taken in connection with the inquiry which he promised into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Mr. Sheehy-Skeffington; who will constitute the Court of Inquiry; whether the proceedings will be public; whether any provision will be made to have the relatives of Mr. Sheehy-Skeffington represented at the inquiry; and whether, meantime, the military officer or officers concerned in the shooting have been placed under arrest?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think it is clear that this inquiry cannot take place until the conclusion of the court-martial, which is being or is about to be held on the officers concerned.