HC Deb 07 August 1919 vol 119 c523
11. Mr. MacVEAGH

asked on what grounds the police have seized a motor cycle, the property of Mr. J. Braniff, at Seavanghan, near Crossgor, county Down?

Mr. HENRY

A permit to keep a motor cycle was refused to John Braniff on the ground that the cycle would be likely to be used for an unlawful purpose.

Mr. MacVEAGH

Would the Attorney-General kindly tell me on what ground the cycle was likely to be used for an unlawful purpose?

Mr. HENRY

Because he and his family were known to be active members of the Sinn Fein organisation.

Mr. MacVEAGH

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is not a shadow of foundation for that statement? I do not know where he gets his information.