§ 30. Sir HARRY BRITTAINasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, following the constantly increasing tourist traffic to Palestine, any efforts are being made to open up Transjordania for the same purpose, in view of its interesting historical remains and the great benefits which would accrue to its exchequer from this additional source of revenue?
§ Mr. AMERYThe importance of the point raised by my hon. Friend will 15 certainly be borne in mind, though I would add that the organisation of tourist traffic is primarily a matter for private enterprise, and must necessarily depend to a large extent on hotel accommodation.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINWould the right hon. Gentleman also take into consideration that roads are somewhat necessary, and will he say whether any further road beyond that from Jerusalem to Amman is being opened?
§ Mr. AMERYI did look into that question when I was out there. The position has been very much improved in the last 18 months, and I hope it will continue to improve. I would add that I fully agree with my right hon. Friend as to the necessity for good roads.