Oral Answers to Questions — Ireland. – in the House of Commons at on 6 April 1921.
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if Irish prisoners are conveyed from Ireland to Portland in destroyers and sloops; what accommodation is provided for these prisoners, especially in the destroyers; and whether the prisoners are allowed between decks in bad weather?
One light cruiser, one sloop, and two twinscrew minesweepers have been used for conveying prisoners from Ireland to Portland. Destroyers have not been employed on this service. Prisoners have been given accommodation between decks in each case.