HC Deb 15 June 1921 vol 143 cc420-1
75. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Seretary of State for the Colonies whether the Mr. Cormack responsible for the sentences on Lieutenant Jabotinsky and others, and whose presidency of the Court of Inquiry into the Jaffa pogrom has been denied, has, in fact, been sent to preside over the local commission of investigation in Jaffa?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have already, on 2nd June, given the House details of the constitution of the Court of Inquiry which is investigating the Jaffa disturbances. I do not understand my hon. and gallant Friend's reference to a local commission.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Is there a local Court of Inquiry sitting into the Jaffa riots as well as an official Court of Inquiry?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have no knowledge of it. If my hon. and gallant Friend will furnish me with the information which has led him to put his question I will examine the matter further, but neither I nor my Department are apprised of this matter.