§ Mr. ACLANDasked the Secretary of State for War what is the approximate number of British troops now in Ireland?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe number of troops at present employed in Ireland is 40,750, of which 35,600 are effectives.
§ Mr. LUNNasked the Prime Minister whether the responsibility for conduct of troops in Ireland lies with the military or the civil authority?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe troops in Ireland are subject to the Army Act and are under the command of the Commander-in-Chief who is responsible for their conduct.