§ Dr. Segalasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the number of Jews and Arabs, respectively, who have entered Palestine since 3oth November, 1947, stated under categories of men, women, and children under 16 years of age.
§ Mr. MayhewThese statistics are not in my right hon. Friend's possession, and I regret that in existing circumstances their compilation, so far as available, would involve disproportionate labour for the Palestine Administration.
§ Dr. Segalasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the number of Jews and Arabs, respectively, who have been prevented by the British administration from entering Palestine since 30th November, 1947, stated under the categories of men, women and children under 16 years of age.
§ Mr. MayhewBetween 3oth November, 1947, and 7th April, 1948, 8,259 men, 7,090 women and 4,947 children were diverted to Cyprus. Figures regarding Arabs are not available.