HC Deb 09 November 1916 vol 87 c379
47. Mr. BYRNE

asked the Home Secretary if he has yet considered the advisability of releasing Miss Helen Molony and Miss Kearney, two Irish prisoners interned at Aylesbury without trial; and will he say why they are being detained?

Mr. SAMUEL

I would refer to the reply which I made yesterday to the hon. Member for the Attercliffe Division of Sheffield.

Mr. BYRNE

Might I ask the right hon. Gentleman if these two ladies have been victimised owing to their connection with the trade unions in Ireland, and are they being detained on that account?

Mr. SAMUEL

Certainly not.

Mr. LYNCH

Has any charge been formulated?

Mr. SAMUEL

Yes.