HC Deb 02 July 1917 vol 95 cc747-8
44. Major NEWMAN

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether he has received a copy of a resolution passed on the 25th ultimo by the Council of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce; that the statement made on 19th June in the Police Court by the presiding magistrate, Mr. Macinerney, K.C., that the police had done their best to create a riot cannot be ignored and should be made the subject of immediate public inquiry, and that the Executive should take such action as will restore public confidence in the administration of the law; and if he will say what action he intends to take?

Mr. DUKE

The resolution has been received. The magistrate has resigned, and his successor has been appointed.

Mr. MacVEAGH

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the chambers of commerce are no more representative of the citizens of Dublin than the hon. and gallant Gentleman?

Mr. DUKE

I cannot make a comparison of that direct kind.