§ 19. Mr. MARJORIBANKSasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the French Government have addressed any representations to His Majesty's Government on the subject of the letter addressed by the Arab Mufti of Jerusalem to the President of the Moslem Council in Beyrut inciting the Syrian Moslems to resistance against the French authorities; and, if so, whether any reply has been given?
§ 44. Mr. MARJORIBANKSasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet taken any action on the subject of the Mufti of Jerusalem's letter addressed to the President of the Moslem Council in Beyrut inciting the Syrian Moslems to resistance against the French authorities?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Dr. Drummond Shiels)This matter has been dealt with by the High Commissioner. The Secretary of State does not propose to pursue it further.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYIs the hon. Member aware that the French Government realised the justice of this law and ordered those schools that were closed to be re-opened?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. and gallant Member is answering questions.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYWhere there is an inaccuracy, may I not contradict that inaccuracy?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThis is the time for asking questions and not for giving information.