HC Deb 12 February 1930 vol 235 cc408-9
59. Colonel HOWARD-BURY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will state when it is expected that the Palestine Commission will issue its Report; and whether he will publish at the same time the minutes of the evidence?

Dr. SHIELS

At present I have nothing to add to previous replies on this subject.

Colonel HOWARD-BURY

Has the hon. Gentleman any idea as to when this Report is likely to be ready?

Dr. SHIELS

No, Sir. The Commission is working very hard on the Report, but I have made inquiries to-day, and I am informed that they are not yet in a position to state when the Report will be ready.

Mr. BOOTHBY

Can the hon. Gentleman give any reply to the second part of the question, as to whether the minutes of evidence will be published or not?

Dr. SHIELS

I have replied to that question, on another occasion, and I have said that that matter will be considered when the Report has been received.