§ Mr. P. WHITEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether his attention has been called to a statement made by Major Thackeray, resident magistrate at George's Cross, county Meath, that persons before him for trial were stated to belong to the Sinn Fein Society and that he preferred to call it the Sin and Shame Society; whether the major spent any period of his official life in India or any other hot climate, and, if so, how long; and if he was subjected to a medical examination on his return before receiving his present appointment?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. 2019W There is no official record of any information of the nature referred to in the latter part of the question.