§ 56 and 58. Mr. MacVEAGHasked the Lord Privy Seal (1) whether he is aware that some weeks ago the Lord Mayor of Dublin was informed by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland that the Irish political prisoners would be released immediately and that their relatives might be so informed; and whether he can state why this pledge has not been redeemed; (2) whether the release of the Irish political. 599 prisoners has been recommended by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland by the Chief Secretary for Ireland, and by the Secretary of State for the Home Department, who is the ex-Chief Secretary for Ireland; if so, what stands in the way of their recommendation being acted upon; and will they now be released?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer these questions. It has now been decided to release the political internees in this country.