HC Deb 26 April 1920 vol 128 cc863-4W
Captain W. BENN

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland, whether Patrick Foy has been released from Wormwood Scrubs; for how long was he imprisoned; under what authority was he detained; was any charge brought against him; and whether any other prisoners, similarly circumstanced, have been released also?

Mr. HENRY

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. Patrick Foy was arrested on 13th January, 1920, and interned until 23rd March, 1920, under an order made under Regulation 14 (b) of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, as a person suspected of having acted, or about to act in a manner prejudicial to the public safety, and the defence of. the Realm. One other prisoner was released at the same time as Patrick Foy.

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