51. Captain TERRELLasked the Prime Minister whether the Cabinet has collectively considered the question of the embargo on Canadian cattle; and whether the House may expect some clear lead from the Government on the subject?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The answer to the second part is that the attitude of the Government has already been defined in previous answers by myself and other Ministers.
Captain TERRELLWill the House be told before the promised Debate what were the conditions of national policy that led the Cabinet to decide not to interfere with the law as it now stands?
§ Mr. O'NEILLCan the right hon. Gentleman say when this Debate is going to take place?
§ Mr. O'NEILLAlso will the right hon. Gentleman say whether, in the event of a Vote of the House being in favour of a change in the law, it is the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir; I cannot. The Government have no present intention of introducing a Bill. I must reserve liberty to consider what the decision of the House may be.
§ 57. Mr. WILLIAM SHAWasked the Lord Privy Seal if he can now fix the date for the promised discussion of the Canadian cattle embargo question?
§ Mr. SHAWIf I repeat this question in a fortnight perhaps, the right hon. Gentleman will be able to reply?