(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A refusal to appoint an independent committee to inquire into the granting of the Dead Sea concession was made in the House of Commons by Col. Leopold Amery, Colonial Secretary.
The proposal to appoint the committee was made by Colonel Bury in a question directed to the Colonial Secretary.
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