§ 51. Mr. KINGasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that in France surprise has been expressed at the internment of Madame Gonne M'Bride under colour of being guilty of plotting with Germans; and whether he will instruct the British Ambassador in Paris to make inquiries of the friends and associates of Madame M'Bride in that country with a view to consider her release?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer is in the negative. The internment of the lady in question was the result of action by her in Ireland, and the Government are not prepared to take the course suggested in the last part of the question.
§ Mr. KINGIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that during almost the whole period of this War, previous to her internment, she was in France, and was engaged in work for the French, and will he not consider the matter afresh in that light?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI do not think that is relevant. We have to deal with the situation in Ireland, which is created in Ireland.
§ Mr. KINGIs it not relevant, seeing that she was there during almost the whole period of the story of the so-called German plot?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWAlmost does not cover the whole time.