§ Sir G. Foxasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that British officers are being spat upon in the streets by the civilian population in Palestine and boycotted from service in cafes and restaurants; and if he will issue orders that respect for British troops shall be maintained
Mr. Creech JonesI am informed by the High Commissioner for Palestine that, while British troops there have been subjected to occasional acts of discourtesy by civilian members of the public, it is not correct to say that British officers are being spat on in the streets or that they are being boycotted from service in cafes and restaurants. I do not consider that it would be appropriate to issue an order such as that suggested by the hon. and gallant Member.