HC Deb 10 March 1937 vol 321 cc1168-9W
Major Procter

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what has been the total volume of oranges despatched from Tel-Aviv Port during the current season; and whether any arrangements are under consideration for the completion of the loading and unloading facilities at this port during the current year?

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

I am informed that about 200,000 boxes of oranges had been despatched from Tel-Aviv Port from the commencement of the current season up to the 9th March. As regards the provision of facilities in future the whole question of port facilities at Tel-Aviv and Jaffa is under consideration, and a marine survey is being undertaken in order to assist in arriving at a decision.

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