34. Lieut.-Colonel A. MURRAYasked the Prime Minister if he is in a position to state on what date the Government proposals for the better government of Ireland will be introduced?
§ 46. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether he proposes to make any statement with reference to the proclamation of the Sinn Fein organisation in Ireland and the proclamation of kindred bodies in that country; if so, when; and whether, in view of the feeling in this country and in His Majesty's Dominions beyond the sea aroused by the present state of affairs in Ireland, an early opportunity will be given for a discussion in the House of Commons on the Irish situation?
§ 59. Mr. G. THORNEasked when the Bill dealing with the government of Ireland will be introduced?
§ 86. Mr. NEWBOULDasked whether the Government has decided, in view of the increase of crime in Ireland, to delay the introduction of the proposals dealing with Irish government?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI intend to make a statement on this subject after questions, when I propose to announce the Government decision as to business for the remainder of the Session.
Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYMay I take it that the commission of crime in Ireland will not put off the settlement of the Irish question, as was suggested by the First Lord of the Admiralty in his speech at Bedford? Does the Prime Minister agree with the speech of the First Lord of the Admiralty?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI do not think the hon. Member heard what I said. I propose to make a statement at the end of questions.
§ Mr. SPEAKERI have called the Noble Lord (Earl Winterton) to ask the next question.
Mr. JONESIs there any truth in the report published to-day that the Cabinet have decided to suspend trial by jury in Ireland?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat question was put to me by my hon. Friend opposite (Captain W. Benn).