HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 c224W
155. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Arab officials were present during the search of the premises of the Jewish Agency and for what purpose.

Mr. Creech Jones

No Arab officials or other Arabs were brought to the Jewish Agency building for the purpose of taking part in the search of the premises or for the examination of papers belonging to the Agency. The search and selection of papers was carried out entirely by experienced British officers.

156. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any member or official of the Jewish Agency was present during the search of the premises of the Jewish Agency in Jerusalem.

Mr. Creech Jones

The answer is in the negative.