§ 65. Mr. MYERSasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that for some weeks there has been a trade dispute at the works of Messrs. Barrett and Company, Westland Row, Dublin; that a strike picket has been on duty outside the premises since the beginning of the dispute, and that no question has arisen as to the conduct of this picket; that on 30th May an armed military car drove up, and the officer in charge ordered the picket away, stating that they could not be allowed to loiter there; that the officer was informed that a trade dispute was in progress and that they were the strike picket; that the officer replied with an expletive against the strike and again ordered the picket off; and whether he will have inquiries made into this matter and give instructions against any further interference with the legitimate right of dispute?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI am inquiring into this matter, and shall be glad if the hon. Member will one day next week 2045 repeat the question, of which I only received notice yesterday. I must say at once that the military and police authorities must take every step necessary to prevent disorder.