48. Mr. DOYLEasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the claims of the Arab nation to the sovereignty of Palestine is resented by the Jewish population, and was largely the cause of the recent riots in Jerusalem; and, in view of the British protectorate of that country, what steps, if any, are being taken to adjust the racial difficulties?
Mr. HARMSWORTHI cannot say whether the facts are as suggested by the hon. Member, though there can be little doubt that the recent disturbances were caused by racial feeling. Palestine is not a British protectorate, but in British military occupation. The military authorities will take all possible steps to prevent any recurrence of similar incidents, and to allay racial feeling pending the final settlement of the future of the country by the Peace Conference.