HC Deb 01 August 1918 vol 109 c589
13. Mr. KING

asked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware of the international reference movement in connection with the Irish League of Nations Society; whether the Government, having failed to bring forward any solution of the Irish question, is now prepared to consider the reference of the Irish question to some international authority; and whether President Wilson has sent to the Government any communication on the Irish problem?

Mr. SHORTT

I am informed that there are two small branches of a society called the Irish League of Nations Society. I can make no statement with regard to the remainder of the question.

Mr. KING

With regard to these being two small branches, has the right hon. Gentleman not seen the list of names, which occupies many pages, and if I send him a copy will he go through them carefully?

Mr. SHORTT

No, Sir; I will not.

Mr. KING

As this will be personal evidence that these are not small societies, but very big ones, will the right hon. Gentleman reconsider his answer?

Mr. SWIFT MacNEILL

Will the right hon. Gentleman refer it to his friend Major Price?