HC Deb 02 March 1910 vol 14 c847
Mr. KEIR HARDIE

asked whether it was the intention of the Government to create a separate administrative Department for Wales, with a Secretary of State responsible to Parliament, modelled on the lines which had proved so successful in Scotland?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am aware that there is a strong feeling among men of all parties in Wales in support of the hon. Member's suggestion. It is obviously one that could not be given effect to without legislation, which, for reasons already given, the Government are not in a position this year at any rate to propose.

Mr. KEIR HARDIE

May we assume that the Government are favourable to the suggestion?

The PRIME MINISTER

We have a sympathetic mind.