HC Deb 11 April 1932 vol 264 cc529-30
5. Mr. D. DAVIES

asked the Secretary of State for India, if he will state the number of rebels that have been captured in Burma since 1st January, 1932, and the number that it is estimated are still active in opposition to the Government?

Sir S. HOARE

I regret that I have not the information for which the hon. Member asks. It is obviously difficult to estimate the number of rebels still to be accounted for.

9. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL

asked the Secretary of State for India if he will inform the House as to the present situation concerning the disturbances in Burma?

Sir S. HOARE

During the week ended the 9th April Government forces obtained contact with the gangs led by Myat Aung and Tun Myat on several occasions, inflicting casualties and capturing firearms and large quantities of supplies. Three sepoys were slightly wounded in one engagement.