HC Deb 04 June 1930 vol 239 cc2137-8
25. Mr. FREEMAN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that political prisoners in Palestine have renewed their hunger-strike because of the alleged failure of the prison authorities at Acre to observe assurances given for special treatment to be accorded to political prisoners; how many prisoners are now hunger-striking in Palestine; what improvements have been made for reasonable privileges to be accorded to political prisoners; and what further action, if any, he proposes to take in the matter?

Mr. LUNN

No information has been received from the High Commissioner on the subject. As regards the treatment of political prisoners, I would invite reference to the reply given on the 21st of May to the hon. Member for Peterborough (Mr. Horrabin).

Mr. McSHANE

What is the nationality of these prisoners?

Mr. LUNN

I cannot say what is the nationality of the prisoners referred to in the question.

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