§ 31. Mr. LYLEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is able to state the nature of the projects of the various Australian States for the stimulation of British emigration to the Antipodes; whether the British Government is co-operating; and, if so, in what direction?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Amery)I understand that various projects are being considered by the Australian Governments. These are mostly concerned with land settlement and development. The Premier of South Australia has also publicly referred to a scheme for selecting 6,000 boys between 15 and 18 from this country, to be placed under careful supervision with selected farmers in South Australia. The British Government will be in a position to co-operate in such schemes, if and when the Bill announced in the Gracious Speech from the Throne be passed.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODDo we have to pay the expense of sending these boys out?