HC Deb 10 July 1919 vol 117 cc2011-2
64. Major O'NEILL

asked the Prime Minister whether any arrangement was arrived at with the Dominion statesmen who attended the Peace Conference as to the date of assembly of the special Imperial Conference which is to consider the future political inter-relationship of the Empire; whether any discussions on this matter took place between representatives of the Dominions and the Mother Country; and, if so, can he say with what measure of success they were attended?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Many informal discussions have taken place, and this exchange of views has been valuable, and, though the desirability of holding the Conference at the earliest practicable date is recognised by all parties, it has not been possible to fix a date.

Mr. HURD

Has the right hon. Gentleman considered the proposal to hold this Conference in Ottawa?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not think that was suggested at any Conference at which I was present, but I will see.

Mr. HURD

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that it has been suggested by those in authority in the presence of Canadian Ministers?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I was not aware of it.