§ 39. Captain Stricklandasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the privations suffered by women and children, members of Palestinian families detained in Germany, he will expedite as far as possible an interchange of such persons with German women and children at present detained in Palestine?
§ Mr. George HallYes, Sir. Action is already being taken, as the result of which it is hoped through the good offices of the United States Embassy soon to effect an exchange of such women and children on a reciprocal basis.
§ Captain StricklandCould my hon. Friend indicate what length of time he anticipates will pass before these people are released?
§ Mr. HallI am afraid not. Rather long and protracted negotiations have been going on about this matter, and it is impossible to give anything Ike a date, but the negotiations are proceeding as speedily as ossible.