HC Deb 14 February 1918 vol 103 c265
50. Mr. BILLING

asked whether, having regard to the fact that the British forces have now succeeded in recovering Jerusalem, any special facilities will be given by the British Government to facilitate the return of the Jews to the land from which they have been so long exiled?

Lord R. CECIL

The Government have authorised the Zionist Organisation to appoint a Commission to investigate present conditions of the Jewish colonies in Palestine, and will await sympathetically its recommendations.

Mr. BILLING

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a well-known Semitic in this country has offered to pay the expense of exporting them provided he is allowed to remain as Ambassador of his race in this country.

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