HC Deb 25 May 1927 vol 206 cc2006-7
47. Sir JOHN MARRIOTT

asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the fact that the Report of the Imperial Conference of 1926 has already been debated in the Dominion Parliaments of Canada, Australia, and South Africa; and whether, in view of those discussions, an early opportunity will be given for discussing the Report in this House?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

I regret that, owing to congestion of business, no special opportunity can be given for such discussion. The matter can, of course, be raised on the appropriate Vote in Committee of Supply, and on other occasions.

Mr. HURD

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider this point, namely, that the discussions of the Imperial Conference cover a large number of subjects affecting many Departments of the Government, and it is quite impossible to get any co-ordinated consideration of the question on the separate Votes; and will the right hon. Gentleman, if he is convinced that a large number of Members of the House desire such a discussion, try to find an opportunity for it?

The PRIME MINISTER

It will be quite impossible to find the time this Session.

Sir J. MARRIOTT

Has not my right hon. Friend in mind the fact that the subjects for discussion in Committee of Supply are settled by the Opposition parties, and that the loyal supporters of the Government have no say in the matter whatever?