§ Mr. M'GUFFINasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he has read the resolution passed by the Council of the Bar of Ireland against the co-operation of Irish barristers in the activities of the Sinn Fein Courts; how many such Courts are in operation in Ireland; whether he has information of any members of the Irish Bar taking part in these proceedings; and whether it is his intention in cases where they do so to have their conduct specially reviewed with a view to the withdrawal of their licence to practice in the recognised Courts of Ireland?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and to the second and third parts in the negative. As regards the fourth part, the matter is, as already stated, primarily for the Benchers of King's Inns, but the whole question of the Government's action in relation to these Courts is at present under consideration. No licence to practice is2624W held, or required, in the case of a barrister.