§ 36. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has come to a decision yet with regard to making a grant to Palestine for the relief of sufferers from the recent earthquake?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe High Commissioner has not asked for a grant, as the funds required have been raised by private subscription. The Palestine Government is providing a sum of £E100,000 to furnish credit facilities to persons whose property was affected by the earthquake.