28. Mr. David Adamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has a detailed statement to make as to the situation in Palestine; and whether terrorist activities are now effectively dealt with?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreSince my last statement on 24th November there has been a few further outrages involving loss of life. As the hon. Member will have learnt from the Press, several cases have already been heard by the military courts and in one case a sentence of death was imposed and duly carried out. I am satisfied that all appropriate steps are being taken to deal effectively with the terrorist activities.
§ Mr. GallacherIs not the origin of these outrages the failure of the British Government to carry out the Mandate?
§ Mr. SpeakerThat is an entirely different question.
34. Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make any statement regarding the recent ambush of three and murder of two Arab policemen in Palestine; and whether any of the terrorists responsible have been captured?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI understand that three Arab policemen on patrol were captured by a body of Arab bandits who shot two of them. The third escaped by feigning death. Troops and police have been sent in search of the murderers, but I have not yet heard whether they have established contact.