§ Mr. Lowasked the Secretary of State for War how many Jews and Arabs, respectively, who had been convicted in Palestine of murder, attempted murder and assault on any member of His Majesty's Forces and any person in the employment of the Government of Palestine, and for carrying arms or explosives, were taken into custody by the G.O.C. British troops in Palestine on or before 15th May; how many are still in custody under his control; how many it is intended shall be released before their sentence has expired; and if he will issue 164W a written statement showing the offences committed by these persons.
§ Mr. Shinwellpursuant to his reply (OFFICIAL REPORT, 15th June, 1948; Vol. 452, C. 243) gave the following information: Thirty-one Jews convicted before 15th May were taken into custody by the General Officer Commanding, Palestine, on the termination of the Mandate. There were no convicted Arabs taken into custody. All of the 31 Jews had been convicted of carrying arms. Six convicted Jews remain in the custody of the General Officer Commanding. None of them will be released by him. On the final evacuation of British troops they will be handed over to the Jewish authorities.