§ 76. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKasked the Chief Secretary whether, subsequent to an ambush of police near Dun-garvan, a levy of £100 each was made on 25th March on the following residents of the town: Mr. Fraher, Mrs. Boyle, Mr. M. Moloney, Mr. Patrick Hehir, and Mr. Thomas Casey, and as the fines were not paid, except by Mr. Fraher, the furniture of these persons was destroyed; whether he will state by whose orders these fines were imposed; why these persons were selected; and whether there was any evidence that they were concerned in the ambush?
§ Mr. HENRYThis place is in the martial law area. I have therefore called for a report from the Commander-in-Chief with reference to the matter, and if the Noble Lord will repeat the question, of which I only received notice on Saturday, one day next week I shall be glad to furnish him with a reply.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs it part of the Government of Ireland s policy to levy on private individuals a system of collective fine's?
§ Mr. HENRYIf my hon. and gallant Friend will repeat his question when I receive the information, I shall be happy to answer it.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYSurely the right hon. Gentleman knows whether that is the Government policy or not? Is he not one of the Law Officers of the Crown?