§ Mr. LYNCHasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether, having regard to the larger interests of public policy, he will pass in review the whole situation of Irish prisoners still incarcerated in connection with the Dublin rebellion; and whether, if he discovers that the present policy of the Government is tending in the opposite direction to that aimed at, he will advise as to the best solution, the withdrawal of martial law, and the proclamation of a general amnesty?
§ Mr. DUKEEvery case of an untried prisoner has been reported on, and some have now been released with proper guarantees for public security. I hope the number will be largely increased. As to the larger question of policy to which the hon. Member refers, I would refer him to the statement of the Prime Minister in Debate on 18th October last.