HL Deb 09 February 1866 vol 181 cc278-9

In reply to a Question of The Earl of LEITRIM,

EARL RUSSELL

said, that there had been no Royal Commission inquiring into the subject of the Irish police; but, as a question was raised a short time ago with reference to the pay and emoluments of the police in Ireland, an official inquiry had been instituted, with directions to report what means, if any, could be devised for the greater efficiency of the police.

THE EARL OF LEITRIM

asked if the noble Earl would have any objection to lay the papers relating to the inquiry before their Lordships?

EARL RUSSELL

said, he could not undertake to produce the documents relating to the inquiry, inasmuch as they were of a confidential character; but the results of the inquiry would be laid before Parliament.