HC Deb 16 November 1938 vol 341 cc890-1W
Captain Plugge

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give a list of the officers and men who have lost their lives in action in Palestine during the current year; what was their length of service in the Army; and what pensions are being paid to their dependants in each case?

Sir V. Warrender

I will send my hon. and gallant Friend a list of officers and men killed in action in Palestine this year, with their length of service. Their number is 43. There has not in every case been a claim to pension. Six awards have been made and 19 are under consideration.

Mr. A. Henderson

asked the Prime Minister what representations have been received from the United States Government relating to Palestine?

Mr. Butler

The United States Government have reminded His Majesty's Government of the interest felt in the United States in the question of Palestine, and of the intention which His Majesty's Government expressed in July, 1937, to keep the United States Government fully informed of any proposals which they might put forward to the Council of the League of Nations for the modification of the Mandate.

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