§ Dr. Segalasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what was the composition of the Board of Inquiry into the suspension from duty of Mr. Charlton, the Governor of Acre Prison; when did it issue its report; and what were its recommendations.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsThe Committee of Inquiry appointed to inquire into this case comprised the Solicitor-General of Palestine (Mr. M. J. Hogan), an Under-Secretary of the Palestine Government (Mr. C. T. Evans), and an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (Mr. F. W. Syer). The Committee made its report258W to the High Commissioner on 7th September. It is not the function of such a Committee to make recommendations, but to inquire into and report on the facts. After consideration of the Committee's report in Executive Council, the High Commissioner ordered the officer in question to be reduced from the rank of Senior Assistant Superintendent of Prisons to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Prisons. I have confirmed this decision.