§ 13. Mr. KINGasked 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. SHORTTI 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. KINGWith 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. SHORTTNo, Sir; I will not.
§ Mr. KINGAs 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 MacNEILLWill the right hon. Gentleman refer it to his friend Major Price?