HC Deb 09 June 1921 vol 142 c2041
25. Viscount CURZON

asked the Prime Minister whether, with a view to saving the lives of Crown Forces, loyalists and rebels in Ireland, he will consider the total withdrawal of all Crown Forces and loyalists from such areas as may be deemed requisite, and the institution of a blockade of such areas by land and sea, to be intensified or modified as requisite?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN (Leader of the House)

As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister stated in reply to a similar question by my Noble Friend on the 7th April, I hope that it will not be necessary to have recourse to such measures as he proposes for restoring the authority of the law in Ireland.

Viscount CURZON

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear the suggestion in mind if the present loss of life on both sides continue?