§ Mr. MacLaren(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can now make a statement as to the cause of the bomb explosions in Haifa and Jerusalem which caused the deaths of 32 Arabs and injury to 50 others; also whether any arrests have been made or search for arms consequent upon the disaster?
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald)As regards the first part of the question, so far as my information goes, it would appear that the general cause of these incidents is the present political tension in Palestine. As regards the second part, I have no detailed information at present, but am asking the High Commissioner for a further report.