§ 23. Lieut.-Colonel GAULTasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether, in view of the large proportion of emigrants to Canada of foreign birth, any steps are being taken, in conjunction with the Canadian Government, whereby an increased number of English people may be absorbed in the agricultural and industrial life of the Dominion?
§ Mr. AMERYHis Majesty's Government in Great Britain have this question under their consideration, and it will no doubt also be considered by the Parliamentary Committee, which, as my lion. Friend is no doubt aware, has been appointed by His Majesty's Government in Canada.
§ Lieut.-Colonel GAULTDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that the work of the Oversea Settlement Committee might be speeded up in the direction indicated
§ Lieut.-Colonel McDONNELLIs it not the fact that the recent Regulations put into force are, contrary to the hopes of the Canadian Government, tending to slow up migration from this country to Canada?
§ Mr. AMERYI would not like to speak with certainty, but have been informed that the first result of these Regulations has been to slow up migration.