§ Mr. P. MEEHANasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what reply was given by the leaders of the Ulster Volunteers to the request by the Government for the surrender of the arms and ammunition held by the Volunteers; whether the Ulster Provisional Government formed by the leaders of the Ulster Volunteers is still in existence; and, if so, whether it is the intention of the Government to proclaim this body as an illegal and dangerous association?
Mr. NUGENTasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether there is in existence a body known as the Provisional Government of Ulster and, if so, who are the members of it; and whether the Government of Ireland is controlled by this provisional Council or by His Excellency Field-Marshal Lord French and the War Cabinet?
§ Mr. SHORTTI am informed that such a body as that referred to is in existence, but I am not aware as to who are the members of it. There is no foundation for the suggestion that Ireland is controlled by this provisional council.