§ 114. Mr. Dribergasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that on or about 2nd March two platoons of armed Japanese troops were employed in offensive action against two villages in Java and that eight villagers were killed with bayonets by the Japanese; and if lie will make a statement on this breach of the undertaking that Japanese troops would be used for defensive purposes only.
§ Mr. Bellenger:I have called for a report and as soon as it is received I will write to my hon. Friend.