§ 14. Mr. R. LAMBERTasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is intended to send a Zionist Commission to Palestine shortly; if so, what are the objects; and who are the persons appointed?
Mr. BALFOURHis Majesty's Government have acceded to the request of the London Zionist Central Organisation to permit a Zionist Commission to proceed to Palestine at an early date. The functions of the Commission are to investigate the present condition of Jewish colonies in Palestine, to organise relief work, and supervise reparation of damage done to Zionist colonies during the War in as far as circumstances will permit. The London Central Zionist Organisation has already submitted the names of Dr. Weizman, Mr. J. Cowans, and Mr. Simon. It is probable that other names will be added to the list, but the matter is still under consideration.