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Palestine (London Discussions).

Oral Answers to Questions — Kenya. – in the House of Commons at on 8 March 1939.

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Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now able to make a statement with reference to the Palestine Conference?

Mr. M. MacDonald:

No, Sir. I am not yet in a position to add anything to the statements which I made to the House on 27th February.

Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

Is the right hon. Gentleman able to give an assurance that the British Mandate remains the basis of the Conference, and that there will be no repudiation of the Balfour Declaration.

Mr. MacDonald:

His Majesty's Government are still bound by the Mandate. Beyond that, as I said, I cannot make any statement at present.

Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

There will be no repudiation of the Balfour Declaration?

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