HC Deb 11 July 1939 vol 349 c2040

The following Question stood upon the Order Paper in the name of Colonel WEDGWOOD:

25. To ask the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he will inquire how many men born in Great Britain have been enlisted and are now serving in the Eire Police Force?

Colonel Wedgwood

In putting this question, may I apologise to the hon. Member for the Scotland division (Mr. Logan) for daring to put it?

The Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs (Sir Thomas Inskip)

No, Sir. Considerations similar to those explained by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department in reply to the right hon. Gentleman on 6th July apply to the present request.

Mr. Logan

Is the right hon. Gentleman able to say whether any of those police-men have given service in His Majesty's Forces?

Sir T. Inskip

Not without notice.

Mr. Stephen

Can the Minister say whether there are any Newcastle-under-Lyme men serving in the Irish force?

Colonel Wedgwood

No, there is no reciprocity.