§ 40. Mr. NEWBOULDasked the Chief Secretary whether the threatened boycott 91 of English goods has now been put into operation; and whether he can make any statement as to the extent of the boycott?
§ Mr. HENRYMy right hon. Friend is aware that the boycott of English manufacturers has recently been declared part of the official policy of Sinn Fein. The effect on both sides of the Irish Channel remains to be seen.
§ 43. Mr. C. WHITEasked the Chief Secretary whether he can make any statement as to the extent of the boycott of Belfast goods in Southern Ireland; and whether he has any information as to whether the population as a whole are taking part in the boycott?
§ Mr. HENRYA number of instances have occurred where goods in railway wagons and in course of transit have been burned. In many cases these were goods produced in Great Britain which were being distributed from Belfast. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.