London, June 15. 6 HOPE that the combination of recent efforts will very substantially reduce the number of incidents in Palestine," declared Mr, Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary of State for the Colonies, reviewing the colonial situation in the House of Commons yesterday.
"Nevertheless," he continued, "the Government is watching the situation with the greatest care, and have under active consideration the question whether more forces are required for the: final attainment of our objective of restoring law and order."
Mr. MacDonald added that' the Woodhead Commission had been inducted to complete their work as quickly as was consistent with thoroughness and efficiency.
The Government, Mr. MacDonald] stated, would give its attention to the Commission's report immediately it was received.
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