HC Deb 06 November 1947 vol 443 c257W
Dr. Segal

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies for what reasons Colonel Bernard Ferguson resigned from the Palestine Police; and whether his resignation was requested by any official authority in Palestine.

Mr. Rees-Williams

Colonel Ferguson voluntarily tendered his resignation from the Palestine Police Force by letter to the Government of Palestine dated 4th July, 1947. He gave no reason for his action. As regards the last part of the Question, the answer is in the negative.