HC Deb 07 November 1921 vol 148 c24
78. Mr. MARRIOTT

asked 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. GREENWOOD

The 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 CROFT

Will breakers of the truce be punished in this case, and, if so, what punishment will be meted out?

Rear-Admiral Sir R. HALL

Is this a part of the "honourable understanding between men of honour"?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I 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. HALL

How 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?