§ MR. O'MARA (Kilkenny, S.)To ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has received a communication from Mr. Aylesworth, the Canadian Minister of Labour, relative to the misrepresentations made for the purpose of inducing emigration to Canada; whether his attention has been drawn to the debate in the Canadian House of Commons, in which the general desire was expressed that the Imperial Government should pass a law penalising such misrepresentations; and, if so, whether he proposes to take any action in the matter.
(Answered by Mr. Runciman.) Yes, Sir. Such a communication has been received. A Report of the debate referred to in the second part of the Question has not yet reached the secretary of State, but the Canadian Government have officially suggested Imperial legislation to prevent false representations in this country to induce or deter emigration to Canada. This suggestion is now engaging the careful consideration of His Majesty's Government. It is proposed to publish the correspondence with the Canadian Government.