HC Deb 03 November 1936 vol 317 cc3-4W
Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will find out how many Jews were recently arrested for the murder of two Arabs in Tel Aviv; how many are still in gaol; and why such steps were taken?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I will ask the High Commissioner for a report.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will find out how many Arabs have been prosecuted for damaging Jewish property during the last six months; how many await trial for such offences; and how many have been convicted?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I will ask the High Commissioner for the information desired.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will find out how many Arabs have been prosecuted for the murder of Jews during the last six months; how many are now awaiting trial; and how many convicted?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I will ask the High Commissioner for the information desired.