asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of our responsibilities to the Arabs, Jews and Christians in the Holy Land, he will state the policy of His Majesty's Government as regards the White Paper.

I have no statement to make on this matter at present.

In view of the serious and far-reaching consequences of the period of uncertainty, can the Prime Minister say how soon he will be able to make a statement?

As soon as possible but I am sure the hon. Member will realise that in the short time in which we have been in Office it has not been possible to survey all the very large number of cases.

Can the right hon. Gentleman give an undertaking that, before there is any announcement on this subject, there will be the fullest consultation with the heads of the Christian and Arab communities as well as the Jewish community in Palestine, and that the results will be published, as on previous occasions, in a White Paper?

In reply to the Noble Lord I prefer not to make any statement until I have had an opportunity to look into the position further.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware the Chancellor of the Exchequer has pledged his party to remove all restrictions on Jewish emigration into Palestine?