HC Deb 07 June 1920 vol 130 c22
31. Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

asked the Prime Minister whether a civil administrator has been appointed to carry out the policy agreed upon at San Remo in regard to Palestine; when he will take over from the military authorities, and whether he will be directly responsible to a British Government Department and, if so, which, or whether he will be in any way dependent on the British High Commissioner in Egypt?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes, Sir. The Right Hon. Herbert Samuel has been appointed head of the administration. He will be directly responsible to the Government. An announcement as to the date when he will assume office will shortly be made.

Mr. HOGGE

What salary is he being paid?

Lieut. Commander KENWORTHY

On which Vote will the salary come?