HC Deb 08 June 1920 vol 130 c206
27. Mr. ARCHDALE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether troops in Ireland are not permitted to fire on men engaged in attacking police barracks when they happen to surprise them as at Mullinavat, County Kilkenny?

Mr. CHURCHILL

No, Sir. When troops come upon men attacking police barracks they will, and do, open fire.

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