§ Mr. T. Williamsasked the Home Secretary how many refugees are being trained in this country with a view to immigration to Palestine; the estimated cost over a period of six months; and what body or organisations are responsible for financing the scheme?
§ Mr. PeakeMy right hon. Friend is informed that about 1,500 refugees are being trained for emigration to Palestine. Of these, 400 men are being trained at the Richborough Clearing Camp at a cost of about £13 per head for six months, and 778 adults are being trained at other places in this country at a cost of about £12 10s. per head for six months. In both these instances the Council for German Jewry is responsible for the arrangements and finance of the schemes. In addition, 250 children are being trained at two centres under a scheme promoted by the Youth Aliyah Organisation at a cost of between £18 and £25 per head for six months; this scheme is financed partly by the Council for German Jewry and partly by the Women's Appeal Committee for German and Austrian Women and Children.