§ 19. Mr. T. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet received a report from Palestine with regard to the position of those Jewish residents in the suburbs of Tel Aviv which come under the municipal administration of Jaffa; and whether any remedial action is being taken with regard to their position?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreOn the general question I have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member on 23rd February, and as regards certain individual cases, I am still awaiting the report for which I have asked the High Commissioner.
§ Mr. WilliamsDo we understand that the High Commissioner is examining these complaints that have been made by the people resident there?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreYes. I asked him to do that.
§ 20. Mr. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the social conditions in the Karton quarter of Jaffa; and what action has been taken to improve the housing, draining, and lighting services?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI have no information about the conditions to which the hon. Member refers, but I am asking the High Commissioner for a report.