HC Deb 18 July 1922 vol 156 c1884
18. Captain WEDGWOOD BENN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the Government's present policy in the matter of the boundary between Northern and Southern Ireland?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have nothing to add to the previous statements made on this subject.

Captain BENN

May we take it that the Government adhere to the Clause in the Treaty respecting this Boundary Commission?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I should not have thought an answer was necessary to such a simple question.

Captain BENN

If the question be so simple, why has not the right hon. Gentleman given a simple answer? May we take it that those provisions of the Treaty stand?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Of course, the provisions of the Treaty stand.