HC Deb 15 June 1922 vol 155 c529
47. Mr. PENNEFATHER

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can yet state if any persons were recently carried away from Pettigo by the retreating forces; if so, can he give particulars and say where these persons are, and who is responsible for their safety; and whether the forces that captured them were Free State forces?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have received a report from the Government of Northern Ireland saying that four ex-members of the Special Constabulary were carried away from the Pettigo district during the recent operations in that neighbourhood. The Provisional Government, at my request, are making an enquiry into the facts.

Mr. PENNEFATHER

Has the right hon. Gentleman no information yet as to where these four persons are or as to whether they are in safety?

Mr. CHURCHILL

No, I have not.