HC Deb 30 July 1947 vol 441 c50W
34. Brigadier Low

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many members of the Palestine Police and how many British civilians have been killed and wounded, respectively, in the period between VJ-Day and 28th July, 1947; and, of these, how many in each case since 1st January, 1947.

Mr. Creech Jones

Between the beginning of August, 1945, and 28th July this year the following casualties were caused by terrorists to British civilians in Palestine and to British members of the police:

— Killed. Wounded, including assaulted.
Police … 40 60
Civilians … 15 10

Of this number the following casualties have been caused since 1st January, 1947:

— Killed. Wounded including assaulted.
Police … 17 40
Civilians … 1 1

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