§ 43. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the growth of in-security in Palestine, he will allow Jews to carry weapons for self-defence?
§ Sir R. HAMILTONI am not aware of the grounds for the right hon. and gallant Member's statement as to the growth of insecurity in Palestine, but in any case my right hon. Friend knows that he can rely upon the High Commissioner to recommend, if necessary, the adoption of any special measure of protection additional to those already in force.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODHas the hon. Gentleman had any information from 1514 Palestine about the murder of two Jewish hikers; and is he aware that there have been 22 separate cases of murder by Arabs in Palestine in the present month?
§ Sir R. HAMILTONI may inform my right hon. and gallant Friend that a report has been asked for from the High Commissioner, but it has not yet been received.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the discovery of the murderers of the two Jewish hikers was only effected by the offer of a reward of £200?