§ 8. Mr. Thomas Reidasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what action is proposed by the British Government in respect of funds at the disposal of the Palestine Government in connection with the withdrawal of British Forces from Palestine.
§ Mr. ReidIs it true that the British Government are appropriating some funds of the Palestine Government?
Mr. Creech JonesOh, no. That certainly is not the position. I think it will be appreciated that in the arrangements for winding up the administration in Palestine all these matters are highly complicated. They are now receiving our very close attention.
§ Mr. Sydney SilvermanDoes not my right hon. Friend then agree that this Question is only part of the very complicated questions that will follow upon the withdrawal from Palestine and the handing back of the mandate? Will he say that before these very complicated questions are settled—they obviously involve matters of policy—the House will be given an opportunity to hear a statement from the Minister, and to discuss it?
Mr. Creech JonesI hope it will be possible to make a statement, but at the moment the whole problem is under consideration and this particular point is part of a much broader and more general policy.