HC Deb 16 October 1941 vol 374 cc1510-1W
Mr. McGovern

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that Fermanagh County Council co-opted Mr. Cahir Healy, M.P. for Fermanagh, on to the Enniskillen area urban seat, and that this council which has a Conservative majority, showed confidence in his public work and character; and will he release forthwith Mr. Healy in order that he should be able to continue his public duties?

Mr. H. Morrison

I understand that a vacancy having occurred on the county council, the council in pursuance of the agreement between political parties that the balance of representation shall be maintained during the war, decided to elect a representative nominated by the party to which the former member belonged, and the party nominated Mr. Healy. The responsibility resting on me to decide whether the detention of any person is necessary on grounds of public security remains unaltered.