§ Mr. P. MEEHANasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he will state how many Royal Irish Constabulary district inspectors have volunteered for service with the Colours and how many have been accepted; if he will state why the applications of some who were eligible in every respect were rejected; whether the Inspector-General has the right to veto the application of any Royal Irish Constabulary officer who volunteers; and whether there has been dissatisfaction expressed and complaints made as to the manner in which this veto has been exercised?
§ Mr. BIRRELLI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a similar question asked by him on the 20th instant.