HC Deb 25 May 1916 vol 82 c2263
54. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Prime Minister whether, in the case of William Pearse, summarily executed in Dublin, not being either a leader or a signatory of the republican proclamation, any evidence was produced differentiating him from those not executed other than his relationship to his executed brother P. H. Pearse?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes, Sir, ample evidence of this man's guilt was, of course, produced before the court-martial.

Mr. GINNELL

Can the right hon. Gentleman state any evidence but the fact of his relationship to his brother?

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