1930: The British government order an enquiry, headed by Sir John Hope Simpson, into the reasons for the bloodshed and civil unrest of the previous year. After reviewing the situation and also an earlier investigation (the Shaw Commission), the report concludes that owing to Jewish immigration, 30% of Palestinians were without land, and that unemployment amongst Palestinians was rising due to the Jewish boycott of Arab labour. It recommended curtailing Jewish immigration and purchase of Land. This leads the government to issue the “Passfield White Paper” in October, which states that Britain would prioritise certain obligations to the Arab population, including a curb on Jewish immigration to Palestine as well as who can purchase land.
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