To ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether he could state the circumstances under which the Riot Act was read and the military ordered to fire on the people by Major Thackeray, R.M., at Peel Street, Belfast, on the night of 13th August; whether people in the immediate vicinity of the magistrate were not aware of the Riot Act having been read and received no warning that the military were to fire; whether Major Thackeray had made any Report on the subject; and whether any compensation would be made by the Government to the families of those killed and wounded.

The coroner's inquest in this case has been adjourned till Monday next, and while it is pending it would be irregular and undesirable to answer any Question on the subject.