§ Mr. GINNELLasked the Under-Secretary of State for War why the military authorities in Dublin announced that the Reverend Mr. Watters, of Leeson Street, had been shot by a stray bullet, and prevented an inquiry, when witnesses were ready to prove on oath that they had seen a soldier aim and shoot Mr. Watters; and whether an open inquiry into his death will be instituted and a public announcement made in Dublin that no person will incur any risk of giving evidence?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe hon. Gentleman is misinformed. No such announcement as he describes has been made by the military authorities. An inquiry is being made into the circumstances of Mr. Watters' death, and all relevant evidence will be taken.