Anti-Jewish Disturbances.

Oral Answers to Questions — Russia. – in the House of Commons at on 28 April 1920.

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Photo of Colonel Josiah Wedgwood Colonel Josiah Wedgwood , Newcastle-under-Lyme

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asked whether, now that the mandate for Palestine has been given to Great Britain, it is intended to set up a civil instead of a military administration, and when that change will be made.

Photo of Mr Bonar Law Mr Bonar Law , Glasgow Central

It has always been intended that a civil administration should replace the military administration as soon as circumstances permit of this being done, which will presumably be soon after the signature of the Treaty of Peace with Turkey.

Photo of Sir Harry Brittain Sir Harry Brittain , Acton

Has it been decided what form of civil government is to be set up in Palestine?

Photo of Colonel Josiah Wedgwood Colonel Josiah Wedgwood , Newcastle-under-Lyme

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asked the Prime Minister whether Lieutenant Jabotinsky, the man who fought in Gallipoli, and afterwards raised the Jewish battalion in London and took them to Palestine, has been sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment for attempting to raise a force in Jerusalem to defend his coreligionists during the recent pogrom there; and, if so, will he have inquiry made, with a view to his release?

Photo of Mr John Mills Mr John Mills , Dartford

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asked what was the crime for which Jabotinsky, the founder of the British Zionist Legion, has been condemned by the military authorities in Palestine to 15 years' imprisonment?

Photo of Mr James Kiley Mr James Kiley , Stepney Whitechapel and St George's

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asked (1) whether the Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the recent anti-Jewish disturbances in Jerusalem has also been instructed to inquire into the trial of and the sentences upon Mr. Vladimir Jabotinsky and the other members of the Jewish Self-Defence Corps;

(2) whether the Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the recent anti-Jewish disturbances in Jerusalem contains any representatives of the Zionist Commission of the Jewish community of Jerusalem?

Photo of Mr Archibald Williamson Mr Archibald Williamson , Moray and Nairnshire

As I stated yesterday, I hope to be in a position to make a full statement on this subject on Thursday.

Photo of Viscount  Turnour Viscount Turnour , Horsham and Worthing

Has the right hon. Gentleman received any evidence to show that the Mussulman and Christian inhabitants of Jerusalem have committed a pogrom on the Jews, and does not the evidence show that there are "six of one and half a dozen of the other"?

Photo of Mr Archibald Williamson Mr Archibald Williamson , Moray and Nairnshire

All the information in the possession of the War Office will be before the House to-morrow.