§ 33. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has yet received a report of the recent occurrences at Fermoy, Lismore, and Limerick City, when soldiers are stated to have damaged shops and houses in those towns; and whether he is yet in a position to make any statement?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe circumstances under which the recent outbreak occurred at Fermoy and Lismore are at present being investigated by the military authorities. I am not aware of any recent disturbances involving the troops at Limerick City.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill the right hon. Gentleman make a statement when the investigation is complete?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI do not know. I will see what is the result of the investigation, and the disposition on the part of the House.
§ Captain W. BENNIs it intended to offer any compensation to persons who suffered?
§ Mr. STANTONWhat about the people who suffered with them?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThat has absolutely nothing to do with the question.
§ Mr. DONALDIs the right hon, Gentleman aware that considerably more damage was done in Ireland by the disturbances caused by rebels in that country?
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYRebels in Ulster?
§ Mr. DONALDThere are no rebels in Ulster.
§ 41. Mr. SITCHasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the recent rioting in Fermoy; whether he is aware that a number of officers participated in these riots; and whether he can state if any disciplinary action has been, or will be, taken against them?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe matter is at present being investigated by the military authorities. So far as is known no officers participated in the disturbances.
§ Captain BENNIs it intended to compensate people who suffered in these disorders?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. and gallant Gentleman should give notice of that question. It does not arise.