§ Mr. R. Beaumontasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the High Commissioner has been given powers to prohibit and regulate transfers of land in Palestine in accordance with paragraph 16 of the Government's statement of policy?
Mr. M. MacDonaldSteps are being taken to confer upon the High Commissioner the necessary powers regarding transfers of land and, as indicated in the paragraph to which the hon. Member refers, the powers when conferred will1806W be made retrospective to the 18th of this month.