HC Deb 30 March 1925 vol 182 cc922-3
19. Mr. MacKENZIE LIVINGSTONE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any information in reference to any exhibition of popular feeling in connection with the visit of Lord Balfour to Palestine?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I have no information other than that which appeared in the public Press.

Mr. LIVINGSTONE

Will the Government make it quite clear that Lord Balfour is a Presbyterian?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Certainly. I observe that he read the lessons yesterday in the Anglican Cathedral. [HON. MEMBERS: "No!"]

25. Mr. JOHN BAKER

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether there has been any additional expenditure for providing special safeguards for the distinguished visitor who is in Palestine for the purpose of opening the new Hebrew University; and whether the cost of the same will be borne by this country or by the population of Palestine?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I am not aware of any additional expenditure having been incurred for the purpose mentioned by the hon. Member, but if there had been any it would be borne by the Palestine Government.