§ 83. Major WATTS MORGANasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether Miss Anita McMahon, of Achill, has been sentenced by court-martial for having Sinn 2065 Fein literature in her possession together with notices in connection with the holding of a Sinn Fein government; whether any other ladies have been sentenced by court-martial; whether the sentence on Miss McMahon has been confirmed; and what prison treatment is being extended to her?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThe answer to the first and third parts of the question is in the affirmative, and to the second part in the negative. The documents in respect of which Miss McMahon was convicted definitely connected her with the organisation of the so-called Irish Republican Army. Miss McMahon is being treated in accordance with the ordinary rules for the treatment of persons sentenced to imprisonment without hard labour.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYHas this lady been prosecuted for being a member of the Sinn Fein party, and does the right hon. Gentleman still say that he does not prosecute people for their opinions in Ireland?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThat is not what I said.