HC Deb 17 March 1948 vol 448 c2078
28. Mr. Keeling

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the C.-in-C. Palestine has confirmed the sentence by a military court of four years' imprisonment on three young British policemen for attempting to sell a rifle to an Arab

Mr. Creech Jones

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Keeling

Will the Secretary of State give an assurance that these men will not be left in Palestine after we withdraw?

Mr. Creech Jones

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Manningham-Buller

Can the right hon. Gentleman say that some assurance can be given with regard to all British subjects, whoever they may be, serving sentences in Palestine at the present time?

Mr. Creech Jones

I hope I may be able to say something about this in the Debate on Friday.