HC Deb 23 June 1920 vol 130 cc2177-8
Sir W. DAVISON

May I ask the Attorney-General for Ireland whether he can give the House any information as to the position of affairs in Londonderry to-day?

Mr. HENRY

At nine o'clock this morning a telephone message was received as follows: Londonderry during the night has been comparatively quiet. Occasional shots have been fired by civilians. It has been unnecessary for the troops to fire. At three minutes past ten o'clock, a telephone message stated that all was quiet.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Can the right hon. Gentleman state now if the citizens of Londonderry are going to be disarmed?

Mr. HENRY

I was not aware of any necessity for taking that step in Londonderry.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is not the right hon. Gentleman aware that rifles are being freely used in Londonderry, and can no steps be taken to secure them?

Mr. HENRY

It is very difficult to say by whom they are used.

Mr. MOLES

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether a riot is also going on in Hull or not?