HC Deb 26 October 1916 vol 86 cc1269-70
3. Mr. GINNELL

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any correspondence has passed between the American and British Governments with reference to the execution of Roger Casement, in disregard of the points raised in the impartial review of the case addressed to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs by the American lawyer who had watched the case, especially the fact that the British Government had prevented certain relevant material being brought before the Court, thus preventing the Court having the "whole case before it; and whether any such correspondence will be made available to Members of this House?

Lord R. CECIL

The hon. Member's notice on the Paper contains one question and certain statements. The statements made by him are not true, and the answer to his question is in the negative.

Mr. GINNELL

Does the Noble Lord deny that this American citizen sent to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs a statement on the case in question?

Lord R. CECIL

I have given my answer to the hon. Member.

Mr. GINNELL

Then Irish Members, if they are Nationalists, need not expect any answer except an evasive one.