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Mr. Salt
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that men serving with His Majesty's forces in Palestine have to pay a tax of 2s. 6d. upon the purchase of 250 cigarettes; and whether he will consult with the Government of Palestine with a view to mitigating this hardship?
Mr. M. MacDonald
I am in communication with the High Commissioner for Palestine on this subject.