§ 52. Lieut.-Colonel Sir J. NORTON GRIFFITHSasked the Prime Minister what is the staff of the permanent secretariat of the Imperial Cabinet?
§ Mr. SHORTTThere is no permanent secretariat of the Imperial War Cabinet.
§ Sir N. GRIFFITHSIn view of the wishes of many of our overseas self-governing Dominions, are the Government taking any steps to create such a post as indicated in my question?
§ Mr. SHORTTOf course, the matter is under consideration, but there is none at present.
§ 53. Sir N. GRIFFITHSasked the Prime Minister what persons, in the absence from this country of Cabinet Ministers of the various self-governing Dominions, are authorised to attend meetings of the Imperial Cabinet on their behalf?
§ Mr. SHORTTEach Dominion has the right to nominate a visiting or resident, Minister in London to be a member of the Imperial War Cabinet at meetings other than those attended by the Prime Ministers.