§ 15. Mr. M'GUFFINasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, in view of the condition of affairs in Ireland, and particularly from the military point of view, the Government are prepared to accept the assistance of loyal volunteers to aid in the restoration of law and order in Ireland; and whether in this connection the Government has received an offer from the Ulster Ex-Service Men's Association to place at its disposal 3,000 trained officers and men who, in view of their special knowledge of the country and their loyalty to the Crown, would be of signal service at the present time in dealing with the disloyal forces in Ireland?
§ Mr. HENRYThe offer referred to by the hon. Member has been received, and is being carefully considered by the Government.