§ 69. Mr. Sorensenasked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if the number and character of the casualties in the disorders in Bechuanaland on 1st June, have now been ascertained; and what compensation is being given to the dependants of those killed during the attempt to restore order.
§ Mr. J. FosterCasualties were as follows: Three African policemen were killed. Three European officers and 12 African police were seriously injured, their wounds being mainly bruises and head injuries. Twenty-one African police received minor injuries. Two tribesmen with leg injuries were admitted to hospital. Gratuities and pensions are being awarded to the dependants of the three men who were killed.
The extent of casualties sustained by Government personnel is a clear indication that the attack upon them was concerted, unexpected and vicious. The 167W police did not use their firearms and there were no fatal casualties among the tribesmen. This says much for the discipline and restraint displayed by the police under intense provocation.