§ Mr. DILLONI would like to ask the right hon. Gentleman whether there is any foundation for the rumours about Ireland? First, I would ask him whether any warning or Proclamation has been issued asking the people to remain indoors; and, secondly, I would ask him whether there is any foundation for the rumour that ten rounds of ammunition have been served out to the Dublin Metropolitan Police?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWAs I informed the hon. Member earlier, the Chief Secretary is in Ireland. I communicated at once with the Irish Office, and they have been in telephonic communication with him. He has sent the following message, which I am pleased to read to the House:
No such order or warning has been issued hy the Government. Some apprehension has been caused by rumours of intended demonstrations, but I believe them to have been circulated by mischief makers. I am confident that disturbances on St. Patrick's Day would he resented by responsible people of all shades of opinion in Dublin.
§ Question put, and agreed to.
§ Adjourned accordingly at Five minutes before Five o'clock till Monday next.