§ 14 and 16. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOXasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) if he will state on what date Mr. D. A. Sutherland, to whom a permit was granted on the 3rd September, 1932, to explore for oil in Palestine, commenced drilling operations;
(2) if he will state on what date the Iraq Petroleum Company registered their application for the permit granted them on 8th March, 1933, for oil in Transjordan?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERWith regard to both questions, I am consulting the High Commissioner and I will communicate with my hon. and gallant Friend when I receive a reply.