§ Dr. Segalasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of buildings which have been destroyed by the military authorities in Palestine since 30th November, 1947, on the grounds that they had been used for sniping purposes; what steps are taken to prevent needless destruction before these demolitions are carried out; and whether any compensation will be granted to innocent owners of buildings that had been forcibly occupied prior to their demolition.
§ Mr. MayhewInformation regarding the numbers of buildings demolished is 85W not available. My right hon. Friend has no doubt that care is taken to avoid unnecessary destruction of property. Palestine Defence (Emergency) Regulation No. 119, under which action in these cases is presumably taken, makes no provision for compensation.