HC Deb 24 May 1921 vol 142 c23
63. Mr. NEWBOULD

asked the Prime Minister whether he will make a plain public statement of the terms he is prepared to offer to Sinn Fein?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I do not consider that any good purpose would be served by a further public statement at present.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Are any endeavours being made to negotiate peace with the leaders of Sinn Fein?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The Prime Minister made a public statement at this Table. To that statement I have nothing to add.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Has anything happened during the Recess?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

A great deal has happened of a very deplorable character.