§ 28. Mr. Manderasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will consider the advisability of sending to Palestine, at an early date, the further commission contemplated; and whether he will make it clear that the British Government will not be deterred or delayed in taking this action by violence or threat of violence?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThis matter is engaging my attention, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement. The attitude of His Majesty's Government towards violence and threats of violence has already been clearly defined and I see no need for any further statement.
§ Mr. ManderWill the right hon. Gentleman be careful not to take any action which will place the future control of British policy in the hands of terrorists?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreCertainly.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherCan the right hon. Gentleman give some indication of the conditions that the Government will require to be fulfilled before they dispatch this commission to Palestine?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI would rather not answer that as a supplementary question. It must depend on the general conditions.