HC Deb 24 February 1921 vol 138 c1124
57. Mr. HANNA

asked the Chief Secretary if he is aware of the universal desire of the inhabitants of Lower Whitehouse, County Antrim, and the surrounding district for the re-establishment of the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks at that place; and if he can see his way to comply with this desire in this regard at an early date?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I have ascertained that while it has not been possible to include the police barracks at White-house among those which are to be reopened at once, the matter is receiving careful attention.

Mr. MOLES

Is it not a fact that the telephones and telegraph wires in this district have been cut three times within a fortnight 100 yards from those barracks, and does he not think that the reopening of the barracks at Lower Whitehouse would be a great protection to the inhabitants?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

That is not the most serious part of it.

Mr. J. JONES

Will the right hon. Gentleman say why the people in this country are asking for the telephone to be cut off?