§ Mr. GLANVILLEasked the Chief Secretary whether the evidence originally taken by General Crozier with regard to the looting at Trim is still in 625W the possession of the police or military authorities?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODGeneral Crozier collected no evidence in the strict sense of the term, but his report made at the time is, of course, in the possession of the authorities.
Major BARNESasked the Chief Secretary whether any inquiry was held by Major Wake, of the Auxiliary division of the Royal Irish Constabulary, into the looting at or near Trim; and whether the evidence taken by him and the articles alleged to have been looted, which were recovered by him, were made use of in any way at the trial of the cadets alleged to be implicated?
§ Sir H. GREENWOODI have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to a similar question by the hon. and gallant Member on last Thursday.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Chief Secretary whether he received a letter written on 24th March, 1921, by Brigadier-General Crozier asking for a private interview for the purpose of placing before him facts which the General, as an Irishman, considered vitally- important to the country, and Empire, and to the Chief Secretary himself; when he sent a reply to this letter; and if he will explain why he would not see General Crozier?
Sir H.GREENWOODGeneral Crozier, on the 24th March, wrote asking for an interview. In a letter dated the 31st March I asked him, according to the usual practice in such cases, to furnish me with a statement showing the nature of the communication he wished to make. In reply to this letter he wrote one 2nd April
I have no particular desire to see the Chief Secretary, neither do I think it desirable to furnish a statement in advance.