HC Deb 07 November 1918 vol 110 c2278
22. Mr. KING

asked the Chief Secretary whether he proposes to release for the General Election those Irish prisoners, interned without trial, who are Parliamentary candidates or agents; if so whether they will be allowed the same rights as other candidates to prosecute their candidatures; and, if not, whether from their prisons they will be allowed to issue their addresses and conduct their political correspondence without censorship or delay?

Mr. SHORTT

The matter is under consideration.

Mr. KING

Will an early announcement be made, as a great number of these prisoners, perhaps all, may wish to become candidates?

Mr. SHORTT

Many Members of this House wish to become candidates.

Mr. KING

Can we have a definite date when a decision will be taken, or will it only be taken after the General Election has been held?

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