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Sir E. Bennett
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Jews have been executed in Palestine for offences under the Emergency Regulations?
Mr. M. MacDonald
The answer is one.
Sir E. Bennett
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the cost, up to date, of military operations in Palestine; and whether such expenditure will be met entirely from the British Exchequer?
Mr. M. MacDonald
The additional cost of the Air Force in Palestine over normal expenditure has been as follows:
| £ | |
| 1936–37 | 59,000 |
| 1937–38 | — |
| 1938–39 to date | 11,000 |
| £ | |
| 1936–37 | 1,369,000 |
| 1937–38 (estimated) | 650,000 |
| 1938–39 (estimated) | 1,700,000 |
The Palestine Government contributed the following amounts towards the total cost of defence:
| £ | |
| 1936–37 | 1,299,942 |
| 1937–38 | 785,132 |
It has been found necessary to relieve Palestine of all liability for contributions in respect of capital or recurrent expenditure on Imperial forces both in 1938–39 and in 1939–40.