§ 13. Professor Savoryasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether his attention has been called to the attempt made on 26th October by a party of seven men, armed with tommyguns and revolvers, who had commandeered a motor-car at Dundalk, in Eire, to burn down the British Customs hut at Carrowcarnon, County Armagh; whether he has made representations to the Government of Eire against this renewed use of Eire territory for an armed raid on Northern Ireland; and whether he has demanded a refund of the damage done to the Customs hut, or whether the cost of restoration will fall on the Government of Northern Ireland or be defrayed by the British Government?
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansI have seen reports in the Press of the incident to which the hon. Member refers. As regards representations to the Eire Government, I have nothing to add to the replies given to similar Questions in the past. The question of the incidence of the cost of repairs to the hut will, I understand, be further considered.
§ Professor SavoryCan my hon. Friend inform the House whether anyone has been brought to justice for these repeated raids organised in Eire and carried out on Northern Ireland; and how many attempts have been made from Eire in the last 10 years to bum down these British Customs houses?
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansI should like to have notice of that Question.