HC Deb 29 April 1936 vol 311 c891
21. Mr. MARCUS SAMUEL

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will take the opportunity of the visit of the Arab delegates from Palestine to England to bring the Arabs and Jews together at a round-table conference?

27. Mr. HALL-CAINE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in connection with the forthcoming visit of the Palestine-Arab delegation to this country, he will consider the desirability of setting up a round-table conference of representatives of every interest in Palestine with a view to evolving a constitution which will provide a permanent and satisfactory settlement for that mandated territory?

Mr. J. H. THOMAS

The object with which the Arab leaders in Palestine have been invited to this country is that they may have an opportunity of stating their case to His Majesty's Government, and it will be appreciated that, until I have received and considered their representations, I am not in a position to make any further statement.

Mr. SAMUEL

When does my right hon. Friend assume that these arrangements will be finished?

Mr. THOMAS

The difficulty, unfortunately, in Palestine at the moment is delaying the leaving of the Arab deputation. Therefore, obviously I could not say when they are coming.

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