20. Mr. David Adamsasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of certificates issued during the last six months enabling Jews to enter Palestine; the numbers already there of these; and from what countries the quota will be emigrated with the respective numbers from the same?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. George Hall)Five thousand two hundred and sixty-five certificates were issued to Jewish immigrants for the period April-September, 1940. It is estimated that, including wives and children, these certificates would permit the entry of about 8,700 persons in all. The number of Jewish immigrants who actually entered Palestine during the same period was 1,725. The 5,265 certificates were distributed among 36 countries. The major issues were: United Kingdom 1,400, Rumania 936, Lithuania 772, Hungary 610, Italy 326, Switzerland 242, Latvia 221, Yugoslavia 186, France 126. The validity of all immigration certificates granted for the period April-September has been extended to 31st December.
§ Mr. ManderCan the hon. Gentleman say how many during that period came in without permission?