Jewish Immigrants (Landing)

Oral Answers to Questions — Palestine – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 26 Tachwedd 1947.

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Photo of Squadron Leader Samuel Segal Squadron Leader Samuel Segal , Preston 12:00, 26 Tachwedd 1947

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what disturbances among the Arab population of Palestine followed the landing of 200 Jewish immigrants who penetrated the naval blockade north of the Port of Haifa on 16th November; and how many casualties resulted.

Mr. Creech Jones:

There were no Arab disturbances consequent upon this landing of illegal immigrants.

Photo of Squadron Leader Samuel Segal Squadron Leader Samuel Segal , Preston

Does not this fact prove that the policy of His Majesty's Government in sending out 100,000 British troops to Palestine, risking British lives and pouring out millions of pounds of British money, has been falsified by events, and that the majority of law-abiding Arab citizens in Palestine might even welcome a larger influx of Jewish immigration?

Mr. Creech Jones:

That is a matter of opinion. I am afraid I could not accept the conclusion of my hon. Friend.