§ 36. Major Mott-Radclyffeasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has any statement to make regarding the murder of Brigadier R. W. M. de Winton, commanding 13th British Infantry Brigade, at Pola, on 10th February.
§ Mr. BellengerAs hon. Members will have heard, Brigadier de Winton was murdered on 10th February I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere sympathy with his relatives in their sad loss. I am awaiting the results of investigations that are being made locally into this dastardly crime.
§ Major Mott-RadclyffeCan the right hon. Gentleman confirm or deny the report which appeared in at least one newspaper, to the effect that information was received that an incident of this sort was likely to occur; and, further, can he inform the House what representations have been made to the Allied Control Commission, who, presumably, are responsible for the administration of law and order in that area?
§ Mr. BellengerWith regard to the first part of the question, I can neither deny nor confirm it at the moment. I hope to get full information shortly. I should like notice of the second part of the question.