§ Sir J. LONSDALEasked the Chief Secretary if he will state the number of persons receiving constant police protection and protection by special patrols in Ireland on 31st January, 1907 and 1912, respectively, arranged according to provinces?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe required figures are as follows:—
Nature of Protection. On 31st January1907. Total Ulster. Leinster. Connaught. Munster. Constant … — 1 11 34 46 By Patrol … 4 22 42 82 150
Nature of Protection. On 31st January, 1912 Total Ulster. Leinster. Connaught. Munster. Constant … 1 6 32 28 67 By Patrol … 1 44 154 87 286