HC Deb 13 August 1947 vol 441 cc265-6W
Dr. Segal

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why Mr. I. Rokach was placed under arrest; whether he is aware that this official risked his life to save the lives of two British officers kidnapped in January last; whether His Excellency the High Commissioner authorised his arrest; and whether he will seek to ease the existing tension in Palestine by considering his immediate release.

Mr. Creech Jones

Mr. I. Rokach was detained under Regulation 111 of Palestine Defence (Emergency) Regulations, 1945. He is known to have contacts with terrorist organisations but although he acted as a go-between in the incident referred to in January last, he has consistently refused to co-operate with the security authorities. The period of his detention is a matter for the local authorities.