Mr. F. HALLasked the Chief Secretary if, preceding the recent movement of troops in Ireland and the issue of orders for the despatch of a naval squadron to Irish waters, any information was received as to the prevalence of disorder in Ulster which rendered such precautions necessary; and whether any request for such assistance was received from the civil authorities in Belfast or elsewhere?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe answer to the whole question is in the negative.