HC Deb 10 July 1919 vol 117 c1992
28. Mr. DEVLIN

asked the Chief Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the case of the three members of the Socialist party in Belfast who have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment in, connection with a meeting at the Customs House, Belfast; whether he is aware that these men have gone on hunger strike since their confinement as a protest, against being classed as ordinary criminals; and whether he will take action to reduce the terms of the sentences or, failing their immediate release, will he order these men to be treated as political prisoners?

Mr. HENRY

This case is under consideration.