HC Deb 30 December 1912 vol 46 c27
47. Mr. NORTON-GRIFFITHS

asked whether, in view of the repeated expressions of opinion in the Dominions and the Dominion Parliaments that they, the Dominions, should be represented in the Councils of Empire, he will communicate officially with the Governments of the different. Dominions overseas?

The PRIME MINISTER

My right hon. Friend the Colonial Secretary has recently sent to the Dominions a dispatch on this subject which we hope shortly to lay before Parliament.

48. Mr. NORTON-GRIFFITHS

asked the Prime Minister, whether, in view of the feeling which prevails throughout both this country and the Dominions overseas, some immediate steps can be taken with a view to the creation of a chamber to which all matters concerning the welfare of the Empire as a whole could be submitted; and whether he will, during the remaining part of the present Session, make some pronouncement as to the views of His Majesty's Government thereon?

The PRIME MINISTER

As I recently said, I think it is premature to make any statement on this subject.