asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is now satisfied that the arrangements made by U.N.O. are adequate to preserve law and order in Palestine after 15th May, so that the British withdrawal may be carried out without interference.

A Special Assembly of the United Nations is at present discussing the problem of maintaining law and order in Palestine after 15th May. As regards British forces, the General Officer Commanding has been authorised to take all necessary measures to ensure their safe withdrawal before 1st August.