§ 45. Mr. Fletcher-Cookeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what has resulted from his recent approaches to the States of Israel and Jordan about the condition of the British Military Cemetery at Mount Scopus, outside Jerusalem; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord John HopeI am glad to say that a start has been made towards restoring and repairing the cemetery. An Israeli team began the work of removing the mines from it on 17th November and is making steady progress. The next step will be to secure the agreement of both Israel and Jordan to the conditions governing access to the cemetery for the Imperial War Graves Commission and its representatives. General Burns has made proposals to both sides.