The O’Donnell Commission, consisting of Sir Samuel O’Donnell (Chairman), and Mr. H. Brittain of the Treasury, has been in Palestine since the end of January to examine and report on the revenue, expenditure and general organisation of the Palestine Administration with particular reference to the efficient and economical staffing of existing Departments, proposals for new services and new staff and the elimination of any necessity for financial assistance from the British Government towards the cost of civil administration.
The findings of the O’Dennell Commission, ah official communique issued by the Colonial Office announcing its appointment said, will not prejudice the decisions to be arrived at with regard to the Development Commission.
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