HC Deb 29 May 1930 vol 239 c1509W
Captain CAZALET

asked the Under-Secretary for the Colonies whether he has any information as regards the entry of Egyptian labour into Palestine during the past few months; and under what conditions or regulations can foreign labourers enter Palestine?

Dr. SHIELS

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. All immigrants into Palestine must be in possession of a certificate granted by the Chief Immigration Officer, and in the case of labourers it would be necessary to satisfy him that there was a definite prospect of employment. The Chief Immigration Officer would also have regard to the question whether the work could not be performed by Palestinian labour.

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