56. Captain FABERasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the statement of the Minister of Defence in Australia on the policy of naval defence as regards the Overseas Dominions; and if he will advise another Colonial defence meeting?
§ The PRIME MINISTERHis Majesty's Government are in communication with the Commonwealth on the subject, and the holding of a conference with Australia and New Zealand is now under consideration.
Captain FABERWill the Colonies receive more consideration than Ulster at the hands of the right hon. Gentleman?
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEIs it not the fact that the Prime Minister has himself sent a dispatch to the Commonwealth Government of Australia saying that he cannot hold this conference till 1916?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have sent no dispatch at all.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEAre you not responsible—[HON. MEMBERS: "Order."]