HC Deb 04 June 1919 vol 116 cc2002-3
53. Mr. DOYLE

asked the Prime Minister if before the appointment of a new Ambassador at Washington is determined His Majesty's Government will consider whether, in view of Canada's geographical and economic position as regards the United States, her interests at Washington and her loyalty to and sacrifices for the British Empire, the time is now opportune to appoint a Canadian statesman to that position, in order to represent Imperial interests as a whole on the North American Continent?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have nothing to add to the answer which I gave to my hon. Friend on Monday last.

Mr. DOYLE

Is it not likely that Canada will have made her appointment before the British Ambassador is selected?

Mr. BONAR LAW

There is really no connection between the two.