34. Mr. David Adamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has a statement to make as to the progress 1110 of stamping out terrorism in Palestine and the situation there?
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)There has been no material change in the situation since my last answer to a similar question by the hon. Member.
§ Sir Percy HarrisIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the troops in Palestine and the police organisation are amply to maintain order; and, if not, will he consider supplementing them?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThe police continue to be supplemented. More men are being sent out, while improvements are continually being made in the organisation, and the military are very active.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsCan the right hon. Gentleman say how many further assassinations have taken place?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreNot without notice.
Mr. AdamsAs the information given a week ago was of a non possumus character, can we have some details about the very serious situation and the endangerment of British and other lives in Palestine?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreIt is very difficult to give a detailed answer to an oral question, but if the hon. Member puts clown an unstarred question, I will try to give him the particulars.
§ Mr. ThorneWill the right hon. Gentleman explain where the Arabs get all the money to carry on this propaganda?
Mr. AdamsOn a point of Order. The information for which I ask has been given on previous occasions by Colonial Secretaries. Is there any reason why the practice of giving such information should be departed from in this case?
§ Mr. Speaker. That is not a point of Order.