HC Deb 26 November 1947 vol 444 cc1963-4
7. Dr. Segal

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what disturbances among the Arab population of Palestine followed the landing of 200 Jewish immigrants who penetrated the naval blockade north of the Port of Haifa on 16th November; and how many casualties resulted.

Mr. Creech Jones

There were no Arab disturbances consequent upon this landing of illegal immigrants.

Dr. Segal

Does not this fact prove that the policy of His Majesty's Government in sending out 100,000 British troops to Palestine, risking British lives and pouring out millions of pounds of British money, has been falsified by events, and that the majority of law-abiding Arab citizens in Palestine might even welcome a larger influx of Jewish immigration?

Mr. Creech Jones

That is a matter of opinion. I am afraid I could not accept the conclusion of my hon. Friend.