§ Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that one British soldier was stabbed and several others wounded by Italians in Asmara on 30th March: how many Italians took part in the attack; what arrests have been made in consequence; and how many British soldiers are confined to hospital.
§ Mr. Ernest DaviesI have been asked to reply. I regret that one British soldier was stabbed and others wounded during the unfortunate incident in Asmara on 30th March. I have not yet received full details of the incident, but I have asked the Chief Administrator for a report and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.