§ Mr. AMERYasked the Chief Secretary whether the petition, for signing which certain persons in Drumkeeran have had a boycotting notice issued against them, was one in favour of proportional representation; and whether the petition referred to the safeguarding of the interests of minorities as one of the objects of proportional representation?
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§ Mr. BIRRELLThe answer to both paragraphs of the question is in the affirmative. The boycotting ceased as soon as it was known that the petition was not against Home Rule, but had reference to proportional representation in the event of Home Rule becoming law.