§ 64. Mr. JOHNasked the Chief Secretary the total number of police and auxiliaries in Ireland, and approximately the monthly cost of the force?
§ Mr. HENRYThe total strength of the police forces in Ireland, including the Auxiliary Division, is 18,330 and the total monthly cost (approximately) is £621,200.
§ Mr. LYNNDoes not the right hon. Member think that the number of these forces should be largely increased, in view of the number of murders that are taking place?
§ Lord ROBERT CECILDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that the questions on the Paper show the complete and disastrous failure of the policy of the Government in Ireland?
§ Mr. LYNNBefore the right hon. Gentleman replies, may I ask if it is not the fact that the policy the Government are pursuing was in reality suggested by the Noble Lord the Member for Hitchin some months ago?
§ Mr. LYLEWould not a considerable reduction be made to our forces in Ireland if the rebels there did not get the support they are getting from hon. Members above the Gangway?