HC Deb 18 October 1944 vol 403 cc2397-8W
Sir G. Jeffreys

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many of the Palestine Police Force, British, Arab and Jewish, respectively, have been killed by terrorists in the course of their duties during the last 12 months; and what provision is being made for the widows and dependants of those who have been so killed.

Colonel Stanley

Since January last, when the recent terrorist campaign commenced in Palestine, 10 British, 3 Arab, and 2 Jewish police have been killed by terrorists. As regards the last part of the Question, I would invite my hon. and gallant Friend's attention to the statement given in reply to a question by the hon. and gallant Member for Abingdon (Sir R. Glyn) on 11th May. The question of the improvement of the provisions under the Palestine Police Ordinance for the award of pensions to these categories is at present under consideration.

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