§ Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he 1342W will give the names of those chosen for the Royal Commission on Palestinian Government?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREAs I indicated in reply to a question last week, I hope to give this information to the House tomorrow.
§ Lieut.-Commander FLETCHERasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of Arab officials in the first division of the Palestinian public service having submitted a memorial condemning the policy of the Palestinian Government, Jewish officials will be given facilities for presenting a memorial expressing their views; and whether no more severe discipliniary action will be taken against Jewish than against Arab officials in respect of such memorials or expressions of opinion?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe question of the propriety of the presentation of a memorial by Jewish members of the Palestine Civil Service is one for the consideration of the High Commissioner. Any such memorial that the High Commissioner may see fit to forward to me will, of course, receive my careful consideration.
§ Lieut.-Commander FLETCHERasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any evidence of the contributions by Arab government officials to strike funds; if so, what is the amount of such contributions; and if any disciplinary action is contemplated against the officials in question?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe reply to the first part is in the negative. The other parts therefore do not arise.