§ 22. Mr. ORMSBY-GOREasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has received the Report of the Judicial Commission appointed by Field-Marshal Lord Allenby to inquire into the outbreak of disorder in Jerusalem in April last; whether any action has been taken on the Report; and will the Report be made public?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe Court of Enquiry into the disorders which took place in Jerusalem in April last is still sitting, and, therefore, the last part of this question does not arise. An Interim Report of the Court of Enquiry has been received. It is for the Foreign Office to decide upon the question of publication.
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREIs this a military court of inquiry or a civil commission?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIt is a judicial commission. I think it is partly composed of military elements, but it is presided over by a civilian, and it will report to the Foreign Office.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs it intended to publish the Interim Report?