§ 67. Mr. ARMSTRONGasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will urge the Provisional Government to procure the release of ex-Sergeant-Major Daniel Pollock, Royal Irish Fusiliers, reported to have been arrested in Cavan, while bidding goodbye to his friends, by four armed men and conveyed to an unknown destination?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am inquiring as to the whereabouts and safety of this man, and endeavouring to obtain his release.
§ Colonel GRETTON(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has received information of the kidnapping of David Pollock, son of Sergeant-Major Pollock, both demobilised soldiers, which took place at Cavan on 14th June; if he is aware that David Pollock's life was threatened and that apparently he had not returned to Cavan before 21st June; and can he give any information as to David Pollock; and what steps are being taken to obtain his release?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am sorry to say that my hon. and gallant Friend's notice has not been received. Perhaps he will repeat the question on Monday?
§ Colonel GRETTONHas not the right hon. Gentleman received information addressed to him from Cavan setting out the whole facts of the case?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIt has not been brought to my notice.