§ 30. Mr. Manderasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it is proposed that the members of the new Commission for Palestine shall carry out both sections of the terms of reference, in view of the fact that the first, dealing with boundaries, is mainly political and strategic, while the second is economic and financial; and whether any invitations have yet been issued or appointments made to the Commission.
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreIt is certainly the intention that the Commission should carry out all parts of its terms of reference. As regards the second part of the question, invitations have already been sent to the persons whose services I hope to secure for the Commission, but final replies have not yet been received in all cases
§ Mr. ManderIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the same persons can carry out both parts of the Commission effectively?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreIt is essential that this Commission should report as a whole. The question of finance is interlocked with all the other questions, and they must present a report as a whole on the whole of the terms of reference.