HC Deb 05 February 1948 vol 446 c329W
125. Major Beamish

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Jews and Arabs, shown separately, have been arrested for carrying arms since 1st November, 1947; and how many such are still under arrest.

Mr. Rees-Williams

During the period 1st November, 1947, to 31st January, 1948, 290, Jews and 281 Arabs have been arrested for carrying arms in Palestine. Of these 48 Jews and 78 Arabs are still detained.

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