British rule in Palestine during the mandate has, in general, been conscientious, efficient, and responsible.

The mandate government has developed administrative institutions, municipal services, public works, and transport.

It has laid water pipelines, expands ports, extends railway lines, and supplies electricity.

It is hampered, however, because it has had to respond to outbreaks of violence both between the Arab and Jewish communities and against itself.

The aims and aspirations of the three parties in Palestine appear incompatible (which, as later events will prove, is indeed the case.)