HC Deb 24 April 1940 vol 360 cc223-4W
Mr. Salt

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that men serving with His Majesty's forces in Palestine have to pay a tax of 2s. 6d. upon the purchase of 250 cigarettes; and whether he will consult with the Government of Palestine with a view to mitigating this hardship?

Mr. M. MacDonald

I am in communication with the High Commissioner for Palestine on this subject.