HC Deb 26 April 1922 vol 153 cc544-5
19. Viscount CURZON

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make any statement as to events in Ireland?

The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Sir Hamar Greenwood)

My right hon. Friend the Colonial Secretary has asked me to answer this question on his behalf, and to express his regret that, owing to an unfortunate accident, he is not able to attend the House this afternoon. The House will be glad to learn that the Colonial Secretary is making a good recovery, and will be in his place at the earliest possible moment.

My right hon. Friend has no information to give the House in regard to events in Ireland during the Recess beyond what has appeared in the Press.

Sir W. DAVISON

Is it a fact, as stated in the Press, that two ex-R.I.C. men were dragged off a Holyhead boat and removed by force from that boat, which I believe is a British vessel?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I saw that in certain papers, and took it up at once, but, up to the present, I have not been able to get any confirmation of the statement made.