§ Mr. FITZPATRICKasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland by whose authority the police at Mountmellick tore down notices posted through that town and district announcing the holding of a collection in support of the National Aid Fund on the 10th September; if he is aware that collections for this purpose have been held in different parts of Ireland without interference by the police; and will he see that such interference with these collections shall not occur in future?
§ Mr. DUKEThe police removed these notices in question under a misapprehension, and have been directed not to interfere with like notices in future.