§ Mr. HUNTasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that President Taft has definitely stated that his object is to prevent preferential trade and commercial union within the British Empire, and that Mr. Meyer, the American Naval Secretary, in his published statement has not attempted to deny that America has trebly violated the Bagot-Rush treaty by reason of the number, size, and armament of American war vessels now stationed on the Great Lakes, he can see his way to give a day before Whitsuntide, or immediately afterwards, for the consideration of these questions?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI must refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer given to him on 4th May by my right hon. Friend 1838 the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. I do not see my way to give a day for the consideration of these questions.
§ Mr. HUNTWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the expediency of requesting the Leader of the Opposition to demand a day?