HC Deb 18 November 1920 vol 134 cc2065-6
Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that on the night of the 16th of November a printed notice was dropped into the letter-box of Mr. Art O'Brien of 3, Adam Street, W.C.2, warning him to leave London within 24 hours or death would follow, and signed Black and Tans; that two Royal Irish Constabulary in uniform were seen on the landing outside his office at 6 p.m. on the 16th; that the housekeeper's keys were stolen on the same day; and what steps he proposes to take to protect the life of Mr. O'Brien while he is in London.

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)

My attention has been drawn to the notice referred to, and I am having inquiry made.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Will the right hon Gentleman take steps to see that these acts which may be done in Ireland are not done in his own domain?

Mr. SHORTT

I do not know to what my hon. Friend refers.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Will the right hon. Gentleman see that the Black and Tans—