§ Sir W. SMILESasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the alleged perpetrators of the recent crimes of incendiarism, murder, and rioting in Palestine have been promptly tried; and what sentences have been delivered?
Marquess of HARTINGTONThe authorities in Palestine may be relied on to do all that is possible to ensure expeditious trials and emergency legislation has been enacted to facilitate the speedy trial of cases arising out of the present disturbances. Details of sentences are not yet available.
§ Sir W. SMILESasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the approximate percentage of Jews and Arabs in the police forces of Palestine?
Marquess of HARTINGTONThe approximate percentages on the 31st December, 1935, were Jews 20 and Arabs 80.