HC Deb 28 March 1911 vol 23 c1131
Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any and, if so, which of the West Indian Legislatures have passed resolutions in favour of closer political union with Canada; and whether he will lay any such resolutions adopted upon the Table of the House?

Mr. HARCOURT

I have received a telegram stating that such a resolution has been passed by the Legislature of the Bahamas, but I am not yet in possession of the text of the resolution as passed.

Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman lay papers?

Mr. HARCOURT

I had better receive them first before I consider the question of laying papers.

Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

Can the right hon. Gentleman give any information as to when he is likely to receive them?

Mr. HARCOURT

In the ordinary course of post. As soon as I receive them I will inform the hon. Member.