§ Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland how many persons have met a violent death in Ireland since 20th October?
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§ Sir H. GREENWOODFrom the 20th to the 30th October 23 persons are known to have met with violent deaths in Ireland. This number includes six policemen and six soldiers who were murdered in roadside ambushes. Of the 11 civilians killed two were accidentally shot by military or police who were defending themselves from attack, one was shot by military while attempting to escape arrest, and one was killed in a street riot in Belfast. In three of the other cases the cause of death has been investigated by a court of inquiry, which has found that the deceased met his death by shooting at the hands of persons unknown. Courts of inquiry are being held in the four remaining cases, but the findings have not yet been announced. I regret to say that since the 30th October seven more policemen and two civilians have been murdered.
§ Mr. SWANasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what is the estimated number of persons killed by servants of the Crown in Ireland since 1st July, 1920?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODIt is impossible to state exactly the number of persons who have lost their lives in conflict with the armed forces of the Crown during any specified period, but the number of such persons may be taken as approximately 120 since 1st July last.