§ 78. Mr. MARRIOTTasked the Chief Secretary whether the workhouse at Bally-shannon has been occupied by the Irish Republican Army; whether an armed sentry was posted at the gate; whether he can inform the House for what purpose the workhouse has been so occupied; and what steps he has taken in the matter?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThe answer to the first and second parts of the question is in the affirmative. The matter has been taken up with the Chief Sinn Fein Liaison Official, but I am not yet in a position to inform the House of the result.
§ Lieut.-Colonel CROFTWill breakers of the truce be punished in this case, and, if so, what punishment will be meted out?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI consider it a breach of the truce, and I must take the only remedy that I am allowed to take under the truce.
Sir R. HALLHow many breaches of the truce will be necessary before it is borne in on the right hon. Gentleman that the honourable understanding no longer exists?