HC Deb 21 December 1925 vol 189 cc2010-1W
Lieut. - Commander KENW0RTHY

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the former Crown property in Palestine, known as the Berzan, lands, is completely under cultivation by Arab settlers; how much money has actually been paid in rent or purchase money by these Arab settlers; whether there is room for Jewish settlers on this land; and whether any steps are being taken to make it available for Jewish settlers?

Mr. AMERY

I regret that the information asked for is not available, but I am asking the High Commissioner for a report on the subject.

Captain W. BENN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make any statement in reference to incursions by the Druses into Palestine, and as to whether any armed conflict has taken place between the Palestine forces and the Druses?

Mr. AMERY

I would refer the hon. and gallant Gentleman to the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member for Central Hull (Lieut. Commander Ken-worthy) on the 14th instant As I then stated, no armed conflict has taken place between the Palestine forces and the Druses.

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