§ 38. Sir ROBERT HAMILTONasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies the instructions which will be given to Sir John Hope Simpson in connection with his mission to Palestine?
§ Dr. SHIELSSir John Hope Simpson has been instructed to proceed to Palestine on a temporary mission in order to confer with the High Commissioner on questions relating to land settlement, immigration and development, and to report on these subjects to the Secretary of State.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYHow long is this expected to take? How long will it be before it comes back?
§ Dr. SHIELSI expect that it will be two or, perhaps, three months.
§ Sir R. HAMILTONWill the report be published?
§ Dr. SHIELSThat matter has not been decided, but I anticipate that it will be.