§ Mr. GINNELLasked the Chief Secretary what became of the accounts of the Irish Constabulary Force Fund between 1866 and 1883, which are said to be not available; if lost, who is responsible for the loss of them; what is the earliest year for which accounts are available; and the total revenue and total expenditure, respectively, of the fund for the period covered by existing accounts to 31st March, 1913?
§ Mr. BIRRELLComplete accounts are only available from 1878, but search is being made for the missing volumes for earlier years. Pending the publication of the statement which I have promised, I do not think any useful purpose would be served by asking the constabulary authorities to prepare the statement asked for in the question.