What is interpreted as opposition on the part of the Mandates Commission to Great Britain’s announced intention of establishing a Legislative Council in Palestine is seen in the report which the Mandates Commission has drawn up for presentation to the Council of the League of Nations, a copy of which the Jewish Telegraphic Agency secured yesterday.
The Mandates Commission Report declares that it is unconvinced that the country is prepared for Britain’s contemplated policy. This is believed to refer to the Legislative Council projected.
The Mandatory Commission takes cognizance of Great Britain’s declarations with regard to its program of constructive policy in Palestine, s# the report. From the declarations and information which the Mandates Commission has received from the Mandatory, it appears that the preparatory period has been concluded.
The Mandates Commission further establishes that due to the measures taken by the government for safety and the extraordinary favorable economic situation in Palestine the year 1931 was a period of peace and well-being in Palestine.
The report deals also with the petition it has received from the Agudath Israel, requesting independent recognition as a separate community. The Mandates Commission notes the Mandatory’s explanation that the creation of a second Jewish communal organization is undesirable, and that an autonomous organization is possible within the framework of the Jewish Community regulations.
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