§ 80. Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he can now announce the arrangements that have been made for restoring the arms and ammunition taken from loyal subjects during the past two or three years by order of His Majesty's Government for safe custody by the Government; whether he can give an assurance that these arms and ammunition will be handed over to their lawful owner by officials of His Majesty's Government without passing through other hands; and whether compensation will be made to the owners for any of this property which has been stolen or lost while in the custody of the Government?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Sir Hamar Greenwood)This matter is under consideration, and I hope 27 to be in a position to make a statement on the subject shortly. Perhaps the hon. and gallant Member will repeat the question on Thursday of next week.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERWill the right hon. Baronet bear in mind that for farmers and others who have to kill wood pigeons, rooks, and other things during their sowing season it is very important that this matter should be dealt with at once?
Colonel NEWMANCan I write to the Provisional Government if I want my gun sent across carriage forward?