HC Deb 23 July 1923 vol 167 cc38-9W
Mr. BECKER

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies if, seeing that the use by the Rutenberg Company in Palestine of oil engines for producing the energy to develop electric current is a breach of their monopoly agreement, he will inquire into this matter, and, if necessary, cancel the concessions?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

I am not aware that any breach of agreement has taken place. I do not think it possible or necessary to take the action suggested in the last part of the question.