HC Deb 14 November 1916 vol 87 cc560-1
22. Mr. LYNCH

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can state the reason for the arrest of Mr. Arthur Griffiths; how long he has been in detention; whether any charge has been preferred against him or whether it is intended to prefer a charge against him; whether he is aware that Mr. Griffiths took no part whatever in the Dublin rebellion; and whether, in view of the effect on public opinion in Ireland, he will take steps to secure the immediate release of Mr. Griffiths?

Mr. FORSTER

I regret that I am not yet in a position to reply. I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as I get an answer to inquiries addressed to Ireland.