HC Deb 04 November 1920 vol 134 c542
19. Mr. MOSLEY

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, in view of his discovery that certain Irish assassins never sleep more than one night running in the same place, he has yet devised any more efficient system of bringing these murderers to justice than the practice adopted by certain of his subordinates in burning next day the houses of other people in the vicinity of the outrages?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I am satisfied that all possible means are being taken to apprehend and bring to justice the criminals who are committing the murders of policemen and other outrages in Ireland.

Mr. HOGGE

Is it the case that only one man has been arrested, tried and executed for murder?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

For the murder of police or soldiers, yes, but there are several awaiting trial.