Mr. MALONEasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland if he has had an opportunity of inquiring as to the type of rifles employed by the Ulstermen in the recent riots in Derry; whether these rifles were the latest pattern War Office type; if he has any information as to how these rifles were supplied; and if his attention has been drawn to the statement made by the mayor of Derry congratulating the Irish Volunteers in their work in restoring order and protecting property.
§ Sir H. GREENWOODNo rifles of the latest War Office pattern were captured in Derry. Those taken were obsolete Mausers. I understand that the Mayor congratulated the Irish Volunteers and one of the leaders of the Ulster Volunteers for their efforts to restore order.