§ Major Macnamaraasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Palestine police are armed, normally, only with rifles which are difficult to use in self-defence in such a country if a constable is alone; and whether he will consider issuing each constable with a revolver?
Mr. M. MacDonaldThe question of the armament of members of the Palestine Police is primarily one for the High Commissioner and his advisers, who are in the best position to appreciate local requirements. The point raised by my hon. and gallant Friend will be brought to the High Commissioner's notice.