§ Mr. ACLANDasked the Chief Secretary whether the burning of part of the town of Westport, in County Mayo, was an official reprisal for an ambush at a place seven miles distant; if not, whether any steps have been taken to bring to trial those who were responsible for the burning; and whether compensation will be paid by the Government for the damage done?
§ Mr. HENRYPending the result of the official inquiry which my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary has ordered to be made into this matter, I am not in a position to deal with the question.