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Oral Answers to Questions — Mufti of Jerusalem

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 27 October 1947.

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Photo of Mr Barnett Janner Mr Barnett Janner , Leicester West 12:00, 27 October 1947

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any assurances have been given by the Government of the Lebanon that the ex-Mufti of Jerusalem will be forbidden to take part in any political activities during the period of his stay on Lebanese soil, similar to those given in respect of his stay in Egypt by the Egyptian Government.

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