§ 40. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet any information as to the women who hunger-struck at Bethlehem; are they free; was the matter concealed; and was the officer in charge of the gaol English?
Major DAVIESMy right hon. Friend has not yet received the report from the High Commissioner for which he asked, following the right hon. Gentleman's previous question, but he has since received independently from him the following information. The two women referred to claimed to be Soviet citizens, which he is informed is untrue; they declared a hunger strike on the 4th of March and abandoned it on the 5th of March. In accordance with the regular practice, release on bail was offered, but sureties were not forthcoming.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODAre these women still in prison, does the hon. Member think?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWould it be possible for him to wire instead of writing?