HC Deb 26 July 1939 vol 350 cc1456-7
53. Mr. Lambert

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of British soldiers and officials that have been killed and wounded during the past seven years in Palestine?

Mr. M. MacDonald

During the past seven years the number of Army and Air Force casualties have been 113 killed and 377 wounded. During the same period 28 British officials, including police, were killed and 79 wounded.

Mr. Lambert

Is that not a heavy British sacrifice in order to settle the Jews in Palestine?

Mr. T. Williams

Will the right hon. Gentleman give the number of deaths, either through accidents or ill health, among British soldiers who have been sent to India during that period?

Mr. MacDonald

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question down to the appropriate Minister.

Mr. Mander

How many Jews were killed fighting for us in the Great War?