§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can make any statement as to the negotiations for the payment of compensation to Palestinian civilians for death or injuries resulting from enemy action?
§ Mr. George HallMy Noble Friend has been in communication with the High Commissioner on the subject of a scheme of compensation for victims of air attack in Palestine, and details are now being worked out locally.
§ Mr. Morganasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what action has been taken in regard to the indiscriminate bombing of Tel Aviv; what was the military objective in this town; and whether he will make a statement on the whole subject?
§ Mr. HallThe High Commissioner is in consultation with the military384W authorities with regard to the strengthening of the defences of Palestine against air attack. There are no military objectives in Tel Aviv. Messages of sympathy from the Prime Minister and my Noble Friend have been conveyed to the victims of this brutal attack, and I am sure that the House will wish to associate itself with those messages.