§ 82. Viscount CURZONasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that during the truce the so-called Commandant John Hales, 1st Battalion, 3rd West Cork Brigade, of the Irish Republican Army, was using a Ford car, the property of Colonel Lucas, which had been stolen; whether on the 8th August the police stopped and seized the car; whether Hales thereupon took possession of another car belonging to a loyalist named Shorter; and what steps have been taken in the matter?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThe answer to the first, second, and third parts of the question is in the affirmative. Mr. Shorter's car was returned five or six weeks ago.
§ Viscount CURZONHow much longer have we got to put up with this damned nonsense?
§ Mr. W. THORNEThat is from a Noble Lord, and not a docker.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe Noble Lord knows perfectly well that that is an improper expression.
§ Viscount CURZONI beg your pardon, Sir, but my feelings are very strong.
§ Mr. SPEAKERI am very glad that the hon. Gentleman will set a good example to the Noble Lord.