HC Deb 09 February 1938 vol 331 c1032
35. Mr. T. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has now been made with regard to approval for the loan and drainage scheme for the municipality of Tel Aviv, in Palestine?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

I regret that I am not yet in a position to add to the replies which I gave to the hon. Member on this subject on 29th November last.

Mr. Williams

In view of the great danger to 30,000 people owing to the absence of a modern drainage scheme, will the right hon. Gentleman do all he can to expedite the matter?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

I do not think it is a question for decision by me. We will, however, do everything we can to facilitate the matter.

Mr. Williams

What is causing so much delay?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

I think it is the difficulty of raising a loan for a Palestinian project at the present time.