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8. Each region would have an elected legislative council and an executive body consisting of a council of ministers appointed by the high commissioner from among the members of the legislative council. The high commissioner’s approval would be required for laws enacted by the legislative council, and he would have the right of veto when those laws conflicted with the central government’s mission. He would also have the right to intervene in the affairs of the regions if the government of one of them was unable to perform its duties or exceeded its authority.

9. Control over immigration would remain in the hands of the central government within the limits of absorptive capacity, based on the recommendations of the regional government.

10. The recommendation of the Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry for the immediate immigration of one hundred thousand Jews into the Jewish region would be accepted, and immigration would continue thereafter. The project would begin as soon as agreement was reached to implement the partition plan.

On 19 September, the representatives of the Arab states submitted proposals in a joint statement responding to Bevin’s statement. It contained the following main points:

1. Ending the Mandate and declaring Palestine independent as one state.

2. Establishing a democratic government with a constitution drawn up by a constituent assembly.

3. Guaranteeing that Jews would enjoy their legitimate rights and preserving the rights of minorities.

4. Halting Jewish immigration to Palestine from that point forward and leaving the matter to the future Palestinian government.

5. Concluding an alliance treaty between the independent government and Britain to strengthen friendly relations between them.

6. Providing sufficient guarantees to respect and preserve the sanctity of the holy places and guarantee freedom to visit them.

At the sixth session, Mr. Bevin commented on the Arab proposals, requesting explanations and details. A joint subcommittee from the Arab and English sides was formed for this purpose, and this joint committee held several sessions during which it completed the drafting of the plan.

At the seventh session, Mr. Bevin asked that the British delegation be given at least two weeks to consider these proposals. The conference was therefore postponed until 16 December 1946