§ 95. Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked the chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that although a special train was provided for the conveyance of directors of the Dublin and South Eastern Railway to the funeral of their late chairman, Mr. Frank Brooks, such is the terrorism in the district that not one of the directors dared attend; and whether any special police or military protection was afforded to the train in question?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODA special train was provided, as stated by the hon. Member, for the conveyance of directors and their friends to the funeral of the late Mr. Brooks. No special police protection was asked for, nor was it considered to be necessary. The train was not interfered with in any way either before or during the journey. So far as I am aware there is no reason why anyone should have refrained from travelling by the train in question.
§ Mr. BOTTOMLEYIs it not a fact that none of the directors did attend?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI do not know.
§ Colonel CLAUDE LOWTHERIf that is the case, does it not show a singular lack of courage on the part of the other directors?