§ Squadron-Leader Flemingasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any contingent of the Palestine Regiment has been invited to take part in the Victory parade on 8th June, 1946: and what is the number of personnel.
§ Mr. George HallThe Palestine Regiment will be represented at the Victory Parade by a Detachment 16 strong. The hon. and gallant Member may be interested to know that the total strength of the Palestine Contingent is 54, made up as follows:
Palestine Regiment 18* Trans-Jordan Frontier Force 18† Palestine Police 18‡ *Comprising Jews and Arabs. †Comprising British and Arabs. ‡Comprising British, Jews and Arabs. Of these 48 will march—16 from each source.