§ Mr. Piratinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has consulted the Government of Israel in connection with his proposal to treat the expenditure for the Jewish detainee camps in Cyprus, since 14th May, 1948, as part of the deficit on account of the Government of Palestine.
Mr. Creech JonesNo approach has yet been made to the Government of Israel to treat the expenditure for the Jewish detainee camps in Cyprus since 14th May, 1948, as part of the deficit on account of the Government of Palestine. It is expected that financial negotiations on all matters affecting Palestine will begin in the near future.