§ 31. Mr. T. SMITHasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the second half-yearly immigration schedule for Palestine was issued; why the delay occurred in the issuing of the certificates; and whether, in order to avoid uncertainty and dislocation, such delays will in future be avoided?
Mr. THOMASThe schedule for the half-year ending 31st March, 1936, has not yet been determined, but an advance of 1,000 certificates was issued at the beginning of November. The proposals of the Jewish Agency for this schedule were unavoidably delayed and were only submitted by them on 6th December; these are now receiving consideration by the High Commissioner.