London, Nov, 24.
The Secretary of State for the Colonies and Dominions, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, told the House of Commons today that he hoped discussions on Palestine in London would open within the next few weeks though he could not give a date until the delegations were finally fixed.
He announced that formal invitations to send representatives had already been sent to Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Transjordan and to the Jewish Agency.
They were still in communication with the Yemen on the matter, he said.
Regarding the Palestinian Arab delegation, he had informed the High Commissioner, Sir Harold Mac-Michael, that His Majesty's. Government desired that all important leading groups in the country should be represented and asked him to endeavour to arrange this in consultation with the groups or individuals concerned and to report as soon as possible,
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