§ 19. Mr. FREEMANasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that at the trial of certain persons charged under the Prevention of Crimes Ordinance before the administrative officer of the Hebron district, in Palestine, on 26th April, all entry to the Press was refused; that this was the same district court in which witnesses had been allowed to give evidence behind screens; what was the reason for refusal of entry to the Press; and whether he will issue instructions for charges made against individuals under the Prevention of Crimes Ordinance to be published?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Dr. Drummond Shiels)I have no information with regard to the trial in question, but inquiry is being made.
§ Mr. FREEMANWill the Under-Secretary give instructions to these officials that facilities for the Press should always be provided in the case of these trials?
§ Dr. SHIELSI will consider that matter.