HC Deb 28 June 1939 vol 349 cc404-5
68. Sir E. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why, in view of the many criminal activities of the Irgun Tzvai Le-Umi, national military organisation, the leaders of this Zionist society have not been arrested and prosecuted?

Mr. M. MacDonald

The hon. Member may rest assured that the activities of organisations such as that referred to in the question are carefully watched by the Palestine Government. I have no doubt that in any case where action was found necessary it would be promptly taken. In fact, a considerable number of Jewish extremists are at present under detention in Palestine.

Mr. Crossley

Have the Government discovered the whereabouts of the illegal broadcasting station belonging to these people?

Mr. MacDonald

Not according to my latest information.