HC Deb 22 December 1915 vol 77 c452
16. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many cases arising out of the recent riots in Ceylon were tried before courts-martial, and how many convictions were secured?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY for the COLONIES (Mr. Steel-Maitland)

The number of persons who were tried before courts-martial was 412, and of these 358 were convicted.

17. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

asked when Papers will be published with regard to the recent riots in Ceylon?

Mr. STEEL-MAITLAND

Papers on this subject are now in course of preparation, and I hope to lay them before Parliament at an early date.