HC Deb 22 November 1920 vol 135 c34
54. Dr. McDONALD

asked the Prime Minister if he has received any acknowledgment of his offer to discuss the Government's proposals with representatives who have authority to speak for the Irish people; and, if not, is he prepared to go further and put that offer into writing to the leaders of the Sinn Fein movement and other bodies in Ireland and, if a favourable reply is received, to summon such a conference with the least possible delay?

The PRIME MINISTER

So far, the appeals made have produced no effective results.