HC Deb 18 February 1924 vol 169 cc1370-1W
Mr. MILNE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether bomb dropping or other offensive action by aircraft has ever taken, place in Iraq as a punishment for non-payment of taxes; and whether a full statement is made to the British Government in all cases in which the use of aircraft is authorised in expeditions against native tribes?

Mr. THOMAS

As I informed the right hon. Gentleman the Member for South Melton (Mr. Lambert) on the 14th February, the reply to the first part of the question is in the negative. The reply to the second part is in the affirmative.

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