HC Deb 12 March 1923 vol 161 cc1032-3
48. Sir N. MOORE

asked the Prime Minister whether it is intended to hold the Imperial and Economic. Conferences together; and, if so, if any date has yet been fixed for the same?

53. Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the Prime Minister whether replies have been received from all the Dominions with respect to the proposed Imperial Economic Conference; and whether it has yet been decided during which month the Conference will be held?

62. Mr. HURD

asked the Prime Minister the nature of the replies made by the Governments of the Dominions to the invitation to an Imperial Economic Conference; and when the Conference will be held?

The PRIME MINISTER

As I have already informed the house, communica- tions are proceeding with the Governments of the Dominions and India as to the proposal to hold a meeting of the Imperial Conference, and an Imperial Economic Conference, this year; but they are not yet complete. I cannot, therefore, give a definite reply as to the form of the Conferences, or as to their date.

Mr. GRATTAN DOYLE

Can the right hon. Gentleman give a definite assurance that the Conference will be held this year?

The PRIME MINISTER

I cannot do that until we have had replies, but we hope that it will be held.