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Steamship "Tuscania" (Survivors)

Volume 103: debated on Thursday 7 March 1918

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asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether his attention has been drawn to allegations that survivors of the "Tuscania" were inhospitably treated on landing in the Northwest of Ireland; and whether he can make a statement as to the facts of the case?

I have not heard of any such allegations, and there is no foundation for the suggestion in the question. On the contrary, the survivors were, I understand, treated with every kindness and hospitality. In consequence of the hon. Member's question, the Chief Secretary has made inquiries from the various district inspectors of Royal Irish Constabulary, who would know the facts as to this charge, and he is satisfied that it is entirely baseless. As one of the district inspectors expresses it, such an allegation would be an absolute falsehood and a gross libel on the people of the district.