§ Mr. CHARLES CRAIGasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether his attention has been called to the action of the United Irish League against Mr. Michael Magan, of Killashee, county Longford, culminating in a demonstration against him and his mother when returning from Mass; whether he is aware that Mr. Magan is endeavouring to carry out the policy of the 2647W Government by enlarging the farms of tenants on the Middleton estate; and what steps does he propose to take in the matter?
§ Mr. BIRRELLProceedings have been instituted against six persons in connection with the occurrences referred to in the question. The matter issub judice, and I cannot therefore make any statement in reference to it.