31. Mr. David Adamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement as to the position in Palestine and, particularly, whether progress is being made towards the restoration of public security?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreTerrorist activity still continues. During the last week of February there occurred one murder, three armed robberies and several cases of sniping and sabotage.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsCan the right hon. Gentleman say how many of the culprits were captured?
§ Mr. GallacherIs the Minister not aware that if the Government stopped the terror against the Arabs, the whole question would be settled?
Mr. AdamsCan I have an answer to the second part of my question, as to whether progress is being made towards the restoration of security?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreAs I say, both military and police have been reinforced and every activity is being undertaken, but, as the House knows, the trouble is now deep-seated and widespread.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsDo we understand that the right hon. Gentleman has no information with regard to the capture of the culprits?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThis refers only to last week, and I could not possibly have information yet.