§ 38. Colonel Wedgwoodasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the total amount of the collection fines levied from villages or towns in Palestine during the last two years; how much has been collected; how much has been remitted; how much remains to be collected; and whether any steps are still being taken to collect?
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)I am not in possession of the latest details, but I will ask the High Commissioner whether they can be supplied. The answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.
§ Colonel WedgwoodWill the right hon. Gentleman send me a copy of the reply if it comes during the Recess?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreYes, if it comes.
§ 39. Colonel Wedgwoodasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the total amount piad by Arab villages in Palestine for the upkeep of penal police posts; how much of the cost has been remitted; and how much is now due?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThe required information is not in my possession. I will ask the High Commissioner whether it can be supplied.
§ Colonel WedgwoodMay I be supplied with a copy of this reply also?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreYes, Sir.