HC Deb 08 August 1918 vol 109 c1535
48. Major CHAPPLE

asked the Prime Minister whether he will call another Inter-Ally Economic Conference, at which the United States would be represented, for the further consideration and revision of the Paris Resolutions in the light of later developments?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I cannot add anything to the previous replies on this subject.

Mr. PRINGLE

Is it not the intention of the Government to have a formal conference, with the United States represented, in view of the fact that the United States have now the largest part in the Alliance?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The hon. Member may be quite sure (that no proposal on this subject will be passed except in conjunction with the United States.

Mr. WHYTE

Is it not the case that the Assistant-Secretary for Foreign Affairs had correspondence abroad which contained a broad hint that it was the intention of the Government to make a general statement on the whole question of our economic policy before the introduction of the Imports and Exports Bill?

Mr. BONAR LAW

That is our intention.