§ 65. M r. LYNCHasked the Prime Minister whether lit' can state the authority, whether the Secretary of State for War or the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant, who ultimately controls the actions of the military in Ireland; and, if it be the War Office, whether the Chief Secretary is called into consultation in these matters?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Ireland, is responsible as a soldier to the; Army Council through the Field-Marshal Commanding-in-Chief, Home Forces, but the Chief Secretary is consulted when necessary.
§ Mr. LYNCHMay I ask if the Chief Secretary is made aware of the arbitrary and vexatious proceedings of the military in the country districts?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWHe is in the closest co-operation with the Commander-in-Chief in Ireland, and is made aware of everything that is necessary.