HC Deb 24 May 1916 vol 82 cc2082-3
61. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked the Prime Minister whether the guns imported from Germany to arm the Ulster Volunteers, in 1914, are still in private possession; and, if so, can he state for what purpose they are held?

The PRIME MINISTER

As far as I know the answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I have no special knowledge which is not common to the whole world to enable me to answer the second part of the question.

Mr. OUTHWAITE

Is it proposed that disarmament should take place throughout Ireland.

The PRIME MINISTER

That is a question which can hardly be dealt with across the floor of the House in this way.