§ 48. Mr. FORRESTasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the congestion at the Colonial Office, and the additional work thrown on that Department in connection with Ireland and mandated territories, he will consider the advisability of having all matters connected with mandated territories dealt with by the Foreign Office, more particularly in view of the fact that these are more in the nature of Protectorates than Colonies?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI think the disadvantages of the transfer proposed would altogether outweigh any possible advantages. The Colonial Office has dealt with Protectorates for many years past.