HC Deb 01 August 1918 vol 109 cc586-7
9. Mr. KING

asked whether the Lord Chancellor of Ireland was requested or required on his appointment to relinquish his office as legal assessor to the Ulster Provisional Government?

Mr. SHORTT

I have no knowledge of the post referred to, and the answer is, therefore, in the negative.

Mr. KING

Will the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries whether he belongs to the two Governments—this Government and the Ulster Provisional Government?

Mr. SHORTT

I will consider any evidence which my hon. Friend can bring forward.

Mr. KING

Will the right hon. Gentleman accept my evidence if I give it to him?

Mr. SHORTT

Certainly, if it is his own personal knowledge.

Mr. KING

I will give it to the right hon. Gentleman.