Mr. PENNEFATHERasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland approximately the number of military and police uniforms which have been stolen or otherwise improperly acquired in Ireland during the last 12 months; and the number of police or military rifles and other arms which have been stolen or improperly acquired?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODAs regards the police, 342 uniform coats and 111 trousers and 366 firearms of all kinds have been improperly acquired in Ireland during the period named. As regards the military, the number of uniforms and firearms captured cannot be ascertained. As my hon. Friend is aware, there are large quantities of khaki clothing in the country, owing to the fact that all demobilised soldiers are allowed to retain one suit.