§ Sir G. STRICKLANDasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what rents are paid to German authorities for Government House or other public buildings in Jerusalem; and how are such rents brought to account in reference to separations or to other funds?
§ Mr. AMERYI have been asked to reply. So far as I am aware, the Palestine Government is not in occupation of any buildings belonging to the German Government. The building on the Mount of Olives, which is at present used as Government House, and certain other buildings in the occupation of the Palestine Government are the property
NOTE.—The values up to and including September, 1924, are based upon 1913 prices, and from October, 1924, on current prices. — Year, 1921. January-December, 1922. January-September, 1923. Oct., 1923 to Sept., 1924. Oct., 1924 to Sept., 1925. 1,000 Roubles. 1,000 Roubles. 1,000 Roubles. 1,000 Roubles. 1,000 Roubles. A. Imports. Total … … … 232,429 458,360 98,438 200,533 633,311 Of which, from— United Kingdom … … … 67,326 58,555 23,608 48,796 107,806 France … … … 7,864 6,107 121 2,297 9,079 Italy … … … 80 3,303 635 1,135 5,237 Germany … … … 58,864 128,145 32,668 44,970 101,602 B. Exports. Total … … … 20,195 81,621 105,309 339,689 507,844 Of which, to— United Kingdom … … … 9,344 25,177 17,926 80,368 185,442 France … … … — 368 487 14,609 22,133 Italy … … … 5 1,352 2,080 15,264 15,433 Germany … … … 1,666 14,749 35,035 66,402 87,005 More detailed tables have also been prepared from the same returns, but are somewhat lengthy for reproduction in the OFFICIAL REPORT. If my hon. and gallant Friend desires to consult them, however, I would suggest that the most convenient course would be for him to call at the
890Wof German philanthropic or religious societies or individual German nationals. The rents in these cases are paid direct to the owners. I regret that I am unable to state their total amount.