§ 2. Sir J. D. REESasked whether the British Vice-Consulate at Haifa is to be raised to the level recently attained by the Consulates of other Powers at that place?
§ Sir E. GREYAs at present advised I see no reason for altering the present status of the post.
§ Sir J. D. REESHave not other Powers been differently advised? Have they not raised the status?
§ Sir E. GREYWe have not got information that they have appointed a salaried Consul to this post. In any case I understand the fees received at this post were only £30 last year, which does not justify a salaried appointment.