§ 11. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many members of Shifta were incarcerated on 30th November, 1950: and how many are now in prison.
§ Mr. Ernest DaviesSixty Shifta were serving prison sentences on 30th November, 1950, and 95 on 17th February, 1951.
§ Mr. FreemanWhat is the period for which these men are now being imprisoned?
§ Mr. DaviesI cannot say without notice.
§ Lieut.-Commander Gurney BraithwaiteThe Liberals.
§ Mr. DaviesThey are armed gangs.