§ 9. Mr. GINNELLasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what arrangement has been arrived at with the Governments of the self-governing Dominions with regard to their separate representation as distinct States at the International Peace Conference after the War; and whether the Resolution of the Australian Labour Conference claiming such right, and political independence for the Dominions and for Ireland, is in substantial agreement with the purpose of the Governments of those Dominions?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Sir A. Steel-Maitland)No such arrangement has been made or, as far as I know, suggested by any Government. I have no official knowledge of the Resolution referred to.
§ Mr. GINNELLHas the hon. Gentleman any unofficial knowledge?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDNone to be communicated by answer.