PRISONERS (RELEASE). (Hansard, 16 December 1921)

HC Deb 16 December 1921 vol 149 c281 281

39. Lieut. - Colonel SPENDER CLAY
asked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to release all Irish political prisoners?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN
The question of an amnesty will be considered if the Agreement is approved on both sides.

§ Viscount WOLMER
Will the right hon. Gentleman give an undertaking to exclude murderers from that?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN
No, Sir. I will not go beyond the statement which I have made.