§ 17. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for War whether the incidents of very gallant behaviour on the part of the troops employed in quelling the Irish rebellion, referred to in General Sir John Maxwell's general order of thanks to the troops of 1st May, 1916, have been reported to and considered by the War Office; and when the names of those mentioned and the honours to be conferred upon them will be published?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI am afraid I cannot add anything to the answers I have already given to my hon. and gallant Friend himself, and my hon. and learned Friend the Member for the Bassetlaw Division.
§ Colonel YATEAre we to understand that no notice is to be taken whatsoever of the gallant action of the troops employed in Ireland?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGENo.
§ Colonel YATEWhat are we to understand?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI can repeat to my hon. Friend the answer which was already given:
The names of those who are considered worthy of reward have not been overlooked, and the hon. Member will be aware that the majority of the honours given so far have been given in connection with services rendered in France and other theatres of war.
§ Colonel YATEHave any honours what soever been given for services in Ireland; any rewards or notice?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEAs a matter of fact, I think the general has been rewarded.
§ Colonel YATEBut nothing for the privates?
§ Sir J. D. REESIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the extremely severe losses suffered by these troops, especially the Sherwood Foresters, and nothing whatever has been done for them?