§ 73. Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Home Secretary whether the committee of ex- 258 Perts which was promised by the then Home Secretary, Sir George Cave, on 12th July, 1918, and which was appointed to consider alterations in the law of nationality and naturalisation, has yet concluded its labours; how many sittings they have had; whether such committee has yet reported or made recommendations as to legislation; and what steps have been taken to consult the governments of the Dominions and of India on this question?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe deliberations to which the hon. and learned Baronet refers are in the nature of consultations between the Home Country and the Governments of the Dominions and of India, and, so far as they cannot be completed by correspondence, must await opportunities for the meeting of representatives of those Governments or their expert advisers. They are not yet concluded, and there are no proposals at present ripe for legislation.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERHow often has this committee of experts met?