HC Deb 02 June 1924 vol 174 cc875-6
54. Lieut.-Colonel T. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of Jewish immigrants to Palestine and emigrants from. Palestine during the years 1922 and 1923, excluding tourists, and the same particulars for the first three months of 1924?

Mr. LUNN

As the answer contains a large number of figures, I propose to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT in tabular form.

Following is the answer:

council of the Imperial Institute was consulted?

Mr. LUNN

The meeting in question is understood to have been held in the part of the Imperial Institute which is occupied by the University of London, over which the institute authorities have no control.

Mr. MILNE

As the Imperial Institute is under the control of the right hon. Gentleman for whom the hon. Gentleman is answering at the moment, would it not be desirable to terminate any agreement which empowers any University or other body to allow lectures of this kind?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Is not the lease of the Imperial Institute to the University of London one which enables the University to do this, without the consent of the Imperial Institute authorities?

Mr. LUNN

Yes, that is the fact.