§ 74. Sir W. DAVISONasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether his attention has been called to the fact that customs officials recently seized the old green flag of the 2nd battalion Con-naught Rangers on its way from Ireland to the Old Comrades' Association regimental dinner in London, on the ground that Irish sweepstake tickets were enclosed with the regimental colours; and what apology has been sent in respect of this affront to the colours of this regiment?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEMy attention has not previously been called to this matter. I am having inquiries made and will communicate the result to the hon. Member in due course.