§ 14. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the repeated attacks 805 in the Press in Palestine on the British Government, on Members of this House, and on the Jews, he will take steps to impose a stricter Press censorship in Palestine?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERConsideration is being given to the amendment of legislation regarding the Press in Palestine. I may add that the Palestine Press Bureau has recently been reconstituted, and its functions have been extended, with a view to the establishment of closer relations between the Press and the Government.
§ Earl WINTERTONWill my right hon. Friend give very careful consideration before he adopts the repressive measures advocated by the front Opposition Bench in the matter? Does he remember that in the past the Press censorship in Palestine has had an effect opposite that desired by the right hon. Gentleman?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODAnd will the right hon. Gentleman remember that the advice which we have for Mohammedans in Palestine has come from Mohammedans who are not precisely favourable to Great Britain?