HC Deb 18 February 1919 vol 112 cc737-8
53. Lieutenant-Colonel GUINNESS

asked whether Lord Haldane, during his recent visit to Ireland, was commissioned on behalf of the Government to make inquiries as to the political situation or to interview Sinn Fein or other leaders?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The answer is in the negative.

Lieutenant-Colonel GUINNESS

Are we to understand that Lord Haldane was on a purely private mission?

Mr. BONAR LAW

So far as I know, he had no commission of any kind from the Government.