Premier Hendryk Colijn announced in Parliament today that the Netherlands has started negotiations regarding the admission of Jewish refugees with the British, French, Danish, Belgian and Swiss Governments. The Netherlands’ Refugee Committee discussed with members of the Cabinet possible moves for lifting the Government ban against the admission of Jewish refugees.
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