HC Deb 28 June 1934 vol 291 cc1301-2
48. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether American subjects as well as British subjects enjoy the right of being able to take up Palestinian citizenship without sacrificing their rights as American citizens?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir John Simon)

This is a matter of United States law on which I cannot express an opinion.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Is it not a fact that United States citizens have a right to vote in Tanganyika, and I think in Kenya, and in that case is it not a matter for the mandatary Power rather than for the United States Government?

Sir J. SIMON

I must ask for notice with regard to other areas. As far as the original question is concerned, I am asked whether in certain events individuals sacrifice their rights as American citizens. I do not think anyone speaking here could undertake to define those rights.