London, February 26: Answering to Mr. Harrison, Mr. Bonner Law was of the opinion that it was not practicable to withdraw all the British troops at present in Palestine, but that the question of reducing the garrison of Palestine was under consideration. Arrangements were made for the withdrawal of one or two Indian infantry battalions from there in the near future and the number of Indian cavalry regiments was also being reduced.
British Official Wireless: Leafield (Oxford) Midnight, 27 February: The Premier announced that the reduction of the British garrison in Palestine was under active consideration. Arrangements were made to withdraw one of the two infantry battalions present in the country. The strength of the Indian cavalry regiments was also to be reduced.