§ 32. Colonel Wedgwoodasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has anything to say concerning the murder of the five Jews in Palestine and the action taken in connection therewith?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreOn 9th November, four Jewish workmen and one supernumerary constable were shot dead when proceeding to the quarries near Kubeibeh, where they were employed. An hour later, eight armed Arabs were detected near the scene and engaged. Subsequently 17 Arabs wen; arrested in connection with this incident.
§ Colonel WedgwoodAre we to understand from that reply that some of the armed Arabs that were seen were arrested; and, if not, why not?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI rather think that they are included in the 17.
§ Colonel WedgwoodI thought the answer meant that 17 other Arabs were arrested.
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI do not think that that is so, but I will make inquiries.