HC Deb 11 December 1919 vol 122 c1598
73. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the military rule in Ireland which has suppressed the freedom of the Press, the right of personal liberty, and trial by jury has driven disaffection underground, which disaffection in turn finds an outlet in crime, he will, in order to give the proposals of the Government for the self-government of Ireland a better chance of acceptance, immediately suspend this form of government?

Mr. BONAR LAW

If, as I presume is the case, the question suggests that the Government should cease to adopt the means which they consider necessary to enforce order and preserve human life, the answer is in the negative.

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