HC Deb 07 November 1921 vol 148 c42
76. Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he proposes to submit any conclusions at which he may arrive with the Arab delegation from Palestine for the approval of Parliament; and when and how it is proposed that the draft mandate for Palestine is to be dealt with by Parliament?

Mr. WOOD

No conclusions of the kind indicated in the first part of the question have yet been reached, and I think it would be premature for me to make any statement on the subject. With regard to the second part of the question, as the hon. Member is aware, the text of the draft mandate for Palestine has already been laid before the House. If the hon. Member wishes to ask for time for its discussion, I must refer him to my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Has the Colonial Office any information as to who is paying the expenses of this Arab delegation?

Mr. WOOD

I have no precise information by me, but, of course, my hon. and gallant Friend knows that it is not an official delegation.