§ Mr. ALFRED DAVIES (Clitheroe)asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether his attention has been drawn to the arrest of Mr. J. Cooke, secretary of a branch of the Operative House and Ship Painters' Society in Dublin; whether he is aware that this man was arrested at 1.45 in the morning and was detained for five days with no charge being brought against him; whether he is aware that Mr. Cooke has never taken any part in politics; the reason for Mr. Cooke's arrest; and whether, in view of the fact that the arrest was unjustifiable, he is prepared to grant Mr. Cooke some compensation?
§ Mr. HENRYMy attention has been drawn to this case, and I am informed by the competent military authority that James Cooke was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in a raid on certain premises in Dublin, and of concealing ammunition in his house. There is no claim for compensation in such cases.