§ Mr. Edelmanasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement on the circumstances in which four Jews were arrested at a defence post in Jerusalem on Friday, 13th February, and, after being released in an Arab quarter, found murdered.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsThis incident is the subject of an official inquiry in Palestine and investigations have not yet been completed. Official communiqués were issued calling on all citizens who had evidence concerning the death of these four men to produce it to the authorities by noon yesterday. A number of witnesses have already recorded statements. The evidence thus collected is now being examined. The inquiry will begin tomorrow and I will communicate with my hon. Friend when I am in receipt of a final report from the High Commissioner.