§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary 2066 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 KENWORTHYWill 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. SHORTTI do not know to what my hon. Friend refers.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill the right hon. Gentleman see that the Black and Tans—