HC Deb 07 July 1937 vol 326 cc330-1
48. Mr. Leckie

asked the Prime Minister whether he will give an opportunity to the House of Commons to discuss the report of the Royal Commission on Palestine and the views of the Government thereon, before their proposals are placed before the League of Nations for confirmation?

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain)

The Permanent Mandates Commission of the League of Nations meets for discussion of Palestine affairs on 30th July. In the course of the Debate on the Colonial Office Vote on 2nd June, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Colonies indicated that there would be a further opportunity of debating that Vote, which is still open, and that Palestine questions could be raised on that occasion.

Mr. Attlee

Are we to have the opinion of the Government on this report before the matter is brought up at the League of Nations?

The Prime Minister

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Attlee

On what date will it be published?

The Prime Minister

It will be published in the form of a White Paper.