HC Deb 17 June 1947 vol 438 c1790
51. Mr. Sargood

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Government of Palestine is to continue to pay for the Cyprus camps, or whether, in view of the rising cost, His Majesty's Government proposes to bear any part of the expenditure by loan or otherwise.

Mr. Dalton

His Majesty's Government regard this expenditure as the responsibility of the Government of Palestine. The answer to the second part of the Question is in the negative.

Mr. Sargood

In view of the Chancellor's reply, may I take it that Press statements to the contrary are untrue?

Mr. Dalton

Yes, totally untrue, as many Press statements are.