§ Mr. DEVLINasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that ejectment notices have been served on 50 Catholic ex-soldiers suffering from shell-shock who 405W were patients in the hospital at Craigavon; whether the ejectment notices were accompanied by threats; whether the men threatened attended in a body before the board of medical advisers and placed their case before the members of that body; what steps have the medical board taken to protect these stricken ex-soldiers from the treatment with which they are threatened; what report he has to make on the mutter; and what provision he is making to treat these ex-soldiers in institutions where safety can be secured?
§ Major TRYONI have been asked to reply. I understand that 10 of the men under treatment at Craigavon were discharged at their own request because of certain threatening and anonymous letters which they had received from outside sources. A deputation was received at regional headquarters, following which the Ministry approached the Government of Northern Ireland. That Government at once undertook to ensure adequate protection for all men receiving treatment at Craigavon, The men have been so informed, and those for whom further treatment is recommended have been advised that they may safely return to Craigavon. In the meantime, arrangements have been made to continue their treatment without interruption.