HC Deb 30 May 1922 vol 154 c1887
9. Viscount CURZON

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether there is any further news of the three officers and one man captured at Macroom; whether there is still any hope of their being alive; and whether His Majesty's Government or the Provisional Government are still taking any steps to avenge these officers or to ascertain their fate?

Mr. CHURCHILL

As I stated yesterday in reply to a question by the hon. and gallant Member for Burton, I regret that I have no further information on this subject. I am sorry, however, to say that the military authorities no longer feel able to hold out any hope that these men are still alive, and have so informed the relatives.

Viscount CURZON

Is it true, as stated in the papers, that these three officers and one man who were captured were dragged into Macroom Castle, and have not been heard of since?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I do not know.

Colonel NEWMAN

Who is in possession of Macroom Castle now?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I must ask for notice of that Question.