HC Deb 09 March 1932 vol 262 cc1816-8W
Mr. N. MACLEAN

asked the Secretary of State for India the number of persons arrested and convicted of offences in connection with the rebellion in Burma since the outbreak of the present rebellion, and the number of those found guilty who have been sentenced to death or transportation for life?

Sir S. HOARE

The following is a full statement:

Men. Women. Children.
Arrested 7,022 124 82
Died in custody 5
Released without trial 5,639 123 77
Discharged or acquitted 165 1
Sentenced to death by trial court 78
Sentenced to transportation by trial court 270
Sent to Borstal Institute 2
Sentences of death finally reviewed 53
Sentences of death finally confirmed 19
Sentences of death carried out 19
Sentences of transportation finally reviewed 222
Sentences of transportation finally confirmed 154
Remaining in custody, under trial or investigation 845 3