70. Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonics whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Government of Western Australia has signified its willingness to accept as immigrants several hundred war orphans between 9 and 16 years of age; and whether, having regard to the offer of the Oversea Settlement Committee of the Colonial Office to give free passages, he can suggest any steps that could be taken to ensure the provision of the necessary shipping facilities?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Lieut.-Colonel Amery)I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave him on March 2nd.