§ Lord NINIAN CRICHTON-STUARTasked if Parliamentary discussion on the ratification of the Declaration of London was postponed until after the Imperial Conference by request of the Colonies; and, if so, why the Colonies were not consulted as to the Declaration before it was signed?
§ Mr. LYNCHMay I request that the right hon. Gentleman does not answer this question in those terms, as the title Colonies is inapplicable, and is considered offensive by Australians.