HC Deb 20 March 1918 vol 104 cc1011-2W
Colonel BURN

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if his attention has been called to an alleged speech by the hon. Member for North Westmeath at a meeting held in the Square. Kilcock, county Meath, on Sunday, 3rd March, when he is said to have advised the people to form a deputation and demand land from the proprietors, and, in the event of a refusal being given, to take possession of the land they wanted and act as the Sinn Fein party had done in county Clare; and what action is to be taken in the matter?

Mr. SAMUELS

The hon. Member for North Westmeath made a speech as referred to in the question. The matter is under the consideration of the Irish Government.