HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 c223W
143. Dr. Segal

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he can now see his way to ease the existing tension in Palestine by revoking the death penalty for the carrying of arms and t confining it only to the illegal use of arms.

Mr. Creech Jones

Consideration has been given to this suggestion but my right hon. Friend is unable to agree.