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That they tend to become more tense because of questions and 
      answers in this House. We try to allay these passions as much 
      as we can. The Government have been committed by me to the principle 
      of "no proscription." That means that no person whether 
      ringleader or otherwise shall be punished for his part in the 
      recent rebellion unless he s found guilty by a properly constituted 
      court of personal breaches of the laws of war or of the private 
      crimes for which ordinary felons are punished. This principle 
      has been accepted by the Greek Government and all statements 
      to the contrary are over-ridden. Any statement which does not 
      conform to it is over-ridden by the quite definite agreement 
      which I made on the spot in respect of these matters and which 
      I have every reason to believe will be maintained. I t is quite 
      possible that General Plastiras under tremendous pressure of 
      people boiling with rage and bursting for revenge may have used 
      some sentences which do not correspond with the interpretation 
      which I have placed upon it. But the position of His Majesty's 
      Government has been definitely taken up and our opinion is I 
      am sure one which will be treated with respect and consideration 
      by the Greek Government who are so largely dependent upon our 
      armed forces for their existence. Mr. Bevan: