(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for War at whose request the military were brought into Belfast; whether the demand for the military included machine guns, tanks, and other instruments of war, and whether, in view of the absolute freedom of Belfast from disturbance and the good order which prevailed during the last three weeks during the strike, he will explain why this wanton and provocative introduction of tanks and machine guns has taken place?

Captain GUEST:

No notice has been given of that question.

I sent it two hours ago. Will he be able to answer the question to-night?

Captain GUEST:

I think it had better be postponed till to-morrow.