§ 4. Mr. ROBERT YOUNGasked the Chief Secretary whether the arrest and deportation from Limerick of Robert Cashin were ordered because the man had 1810 given evidence at the inquest of a girl named Johnson who had been murdered; and, if not, will he state the grounds upon which the arrest and deportation were ordered?
§ Mr. HENRYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The arrest and deportation took place under Regulation 14b of the Defence of the Realm Regulations.
§ 6. Mr. SEXTONasked the Chief Secretary whether the arrest and deportation from Limerick of a young man named M'Niece was ordered because the man had given evidence against a policeman who had knocked down a soldier who had fought in the War; and, if not, will he state upon what grounds the arrest and deportation were ordered?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Sir A. Williamson)I have been asked to reply. I understand that James M'Neill, to whom it is presumed the question refers, was arrested by the military authorities under the Defence of the Realm Regulations. I have no information as to the suggestion contained in the first part of the question, but I have called for a report.