CAPTAIN BOWEN COULTHURST.

HC Deb 08 December 1920 vol 135 cc2083-4

89. Mr. MYERS

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he will state whether Bowen Coulthurst, the officer involved in the death of Sheehy Skeffington, and the man Iledfearn, recently charged with the murder of a bank manager at Leeds, are now engaged in any civic occupation or public service in Ireland, or if they have been so engaged at any time since the events with which they were respectively associated; and, if so, in what Department?

Mr. HENRY

The answer to both parts of the question is in the negative.

95. Mr. MYERS

asked the Secretary of State for War whether Bowen Coulthurst, the officer involved in the death of Sheehy Skeffington, and the man Red-fearn, recently charged with the murder of a bank manager at Leeds, are now, engaged in any military or auxiliary forces in Ireland, or if they have been so engaged at any time since the events with which they were respectively associated; and, if so, in what department?

Sir A. WILLIAMSON (Parliamentary Secretary, War Office)

Neither of these ex-officers has been employéd in a military capacity since the incidents mentioned.

Mr. MYERS

Have they been employéd with the auxiliary forces?

Sir A. WILLIAMSON

I cannot answer that without reference.