HC Deb 31 December 1912 vol 46 c206W
Sir SAMUEL SCOTT

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland how many applications have been made for the Attorney-General's fiat for prosecutions in Ireland under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1906; and on how many occasions permission to bring proceedings has been refused?

Mr. BIRRELL

There have been eight applications. On two occasions the fiat has been refused.