HC Deb 11 May 1948 vol 450 c1944
26. Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for War what units of the Arab Legion are still stationed in Palestine; and if he will give an assurance that no troops of the Arab Legion will be stationed at places where invasion from Arab states has been threatened.

Mr. Shinwell

Any units of the Arab Legion still in Palestine are under the command of the General Officer Commanding, and their stationing is entirely a matter for his discretion. All such units are to leave Palestine before the termination of the Mandate.

28. Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the attack made on Kfar Etzion by the units of the Arab Legion on 5th May was ordered by the military authorities; or what steps were taken against the units involved.

Mr. Shinwell

My information is that no attack was made on this place on 5th May. It was attacked during the night of 3rd-4th May, but not by units of the Arab Legion.

Mr. Janner

Is the Minister aware of the reports circulating that the Arab Legion attacked and had very large and extensive armaments at their disposal?

Mr. Shinwell

I think it is possible there may be some confusion. Maybe the Arab Legion is being accused of having started an attack when, in fact, the attack was made by other people.