§ 26. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Prime Minister whether he has had any communication with the Prime-Minister of the Dominion of Canada with reference to the lifting of the embargo against Canadian cattle; and, if so, will he state their result?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer is in the negative.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINIs it not possible to find out officially whether Canada regards the promise given as a definite 1493 Government pledge, and, if so, must we not keep it whatever may be the result?
§ The PRIME MINISTERUndoubtedly the late Prime Minister made that clear at the meeting of the Imperial Conference.
§ Mr. RONALD McNEILLHas the right hon. Gentleman explained to the Canadian Government that this embargo rests upon a Statute, and that it can only be removed by Parliament?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIt is not necessary to state that, because they are well acquainted with the fact. It is a matter of very great importance to Canada.
§ Captain W. BENNHas the Prime Minister informed the Canadian Government that the Leader of the House has declined to find time for a Bill removing this embargo?
§ Major M. WOODHas the Imperial Government informed the Canadian Government that His Majesty's Government do not propose to carry out the pledge they gave?