HC Deb 24 February 1931 vol 248 cc1948-9
45. Colonel HOWARD-BURY

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the change in the situation in Palestine created by his letter to Dr. Weizmann, he will give a day for the discussion of the new position in Palestine?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Philip Snowden)

The letter in question only covers points already covered by the Debate on the 17th November last, and the Prime Minister does not, therefore, propose to afford another special day for a discussion on the subject.

Colonel HOWARD-BURY

Is it not the case that this letter is, in fact, a complete reversal of the policy of the White Paper and brings us back to the position in 1929 before the riots took place?

Mr. SNOWDEN

Not at all. The hon. and gallant Member put a question last week to which my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister gave a categorical denial.

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