§ Mr. LLOYDasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the expenses of Mr. Pearson, C.M.G., who accompanied Sir Charles Lucas on his recent tour, were defrayed by His Majesty's Government or not?
§ Colonel SEELYYes.
§ Mr. LLOYDIs it not a fact that this, journey was taken to carry out the spirit of a recommendation of the Imperial Conference, for the purpose of making officials of the Colonial Office acquainted with the Colonies at first hand; if so, would it not be wiser—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member i? making a speech.