Minister of Justice Pinhas Rosen today asked the Israel Parliament for a six-month extension of legislation governing economic restrictions, price control, distribution of scarce commodities and similar matters. The legislation now in effect, which expires December 10, is based on legislation of the Mandatory regims.
Dr. Rosen disclosed that the government has prepared new measures to replace the emergency British legislation, but estimated that at least six months will be required before the Knesset will adopt the laws. Representatives of the Mapam, Herut and General Zionist Parties severely criticized the government for prolonging the emergency regulations of the Mandate.
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