§ Mr. GWYNNEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if Jewish colonists in Palestine have been armed; and, if so, how many rifles, etc., have been distributed?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLNine hundred rifles have been distributed among the Jewish colonists in Palestine for use in self-defence against sudden and unprovoked attack. The rifles are stored in armouries which are opend only on the express orders of the Governors of the districts in which colonists are located.