24. Mr. CHANCELLORasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies 1339 whether he has considered the evidence of the Inspector-General of Police and the instructions issued by him on 5th July, 1915; whether this official still retains his position; and, if so, what steps he proposes to take with regard to this officer?
§ Mr. HEWINSIf the hon. Gentleman refers to the instructions issued by the Inspector-General of Police in Ceylon, and dated the 5th June, 1915, the local Commission of Inquiry expressed their opinion that these instructions contained a clear and admirable statement of the steps to be taken in dealing with disturbances; and I see no reason arising out of these instructions to take any steps with regard to the Inspector-General, who retains his position.
Mr. CHANCELLORAm I to understand that the hon. Gentleman agrees with the instructions issued by this Gentleman to shoot at sight, to hold no inquests, and to shoot people who run away?
§ Mr. HEWINSThe hon. Gentleman is not supposed to put a gloss on my answer. He is supposed to understand what I say.