§ 75. Major Beamishasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Jews in Palestine have applied for Palestinian citizenship; and how many applications have been granted.
Mr. Creech JonesSince the date of the Palestinian Citizenship Order, 1st August, 1925, to the end of June, 1946, 103,604 applications for naturalisation certificates as Palestinian citizens have been made and 95,151 certificates delivered. In many cases these certificates also cover the family of the applicant, and the total number of persons acquiring Palestinian citizenship under them is 135,124, of whom 99 per cent. are estimated to be Jews.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydCan the Minister give any indication of the average length of time these applicants have been in Palestine?
§ Mr. S. SilvermanCan my right hon. Friend say, first, how many Jews in Palestine have become Palestinian citizens by reason of being born there; and, second, what period of residence is required to found an application for naturalisation?