§ 49. Sir L. LYLEasked the Prime Minister if he will state the policy of the present Government with regard. to Palestine; and how much the administration in that country has cost during the last four years and is estimated to cost us this year?
§ The PRIME MINISTERHis Majesty's Government has to take over Palestinian responsibility as a going concern. It is in consultation with the High Commissioner.
§ As regards expenditure, the cost of Palestine to the British Exchequer during the past years has been as follows:
| £ | ||
| 1920–21 | (approximately) | 8,000,000 |
| 1921–22 | 3,155,000 | |
| 1922–23 | 1,874,000 | |
| 1923–24 | (approximately) | 1,400,000 |
§ The cost for 1924–25 is estimated at not more than £1,000,000.