HC Deb 26 October 1920 vol 133 c1582W
Mr. LUNN

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what is the strength of the various police forces now operating in Ireland; and what is the monthly rate of expenditure, including the supplies of hand grenades, incendiary bombs, and other appliances for the destruction of lives and property?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

The present total strength of the various police forces now operating in Ireland is 12,967, made up as follows:—

Royal Irish Constabulary, Regular Force 11,056
Royal Irish Constabulary, Auxiliary Division 770
Dublin Metropolitan Police 1,141

It is not in the public interest to give supplies of hand grenades and other munitions. There are no incendiary bombs issued. All the munitions of the police and soldiers in Ireland are for the suppression of outrage and the protection of the lives and properties of persons not in arms against the Government.

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