The British delegation to the United Nations Preparatory Commission has submitted a formal proposal to the commission suggesting the establishment of a committee under the aegis of the Social and Economic Council of the United Nations Organization, which would handle all refugee problems.
Under the British proposal, the refugee agency would assume the functions of the Intergovernmental Committee for Refugees and expand its activities. It would also advise the Economic and Social Council, and other organs of the United Nations, on all matters concerning refugees.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
