§ Mrs. McKayasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make an emergency grant to Jordan to provide reliefs for the Arab refugees exiled from home by Israeli occupation and now facing their second winter in the open desert.
§ Mr. MulleyHer Majesty's Government is keenly aware of the increased hardship which many refugees in Jordan will face if they have to remain in the highlands for the winter. But I do not think that an emergency monetary grant to Jordan is the most appropriate solution to the problem nor has the Government of Jordan indicated a need for financial assistance.