§ Major ARCHER-SHEEasked if British Consuls have instructions to watch the interests of British subjects who are citizens of the self-governing Dominions; and whether they are also instructed to report on trade openings for the trade of the Dominions as well as of the Mother Country?
§ Mr. ACLANDAs regards the first part of the question, no such instructions are necessary, as no discrimination is made between British subjects residing in the United Kingdom and those residing in the Colonies or Dominions. As regards the last part of the question, His Majesty's diplomatic representatives have been instructed to make arrangements with the Consuls to keep them fully informed of any developments affecting the position of the Dominions or Colonies as exporters of food products.
§ Major ARCHER-SHEEIs the hon. Member aware that cases have arisen where Canadian subjects have not been represented by the British Consul?
§ Mr. ACLANDNo, but I should be glad to have information about any such cases.