HC Deb 02 July 1928 vol 219 cc956-7
20. Lieut.-Colonel MclNNES SHAW

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he is now in a position to state how far the negotiations have gone between his Department and the Irish Free State regarding the mutual repatriation of persons in receipt of poor relief?

Mr. AMERY

I would invite my hon. and gallant Friend's attention to the reply which I gave on the 25th June to the right hon. Member for St. Marylebone (Sir R. Rodd).

Mr. BUCHANAN

Have negotiations taken place with the Northern Ireland Government also, or are they confined to the Irish Free State?

Mr. AMERY

I am afraid that question must be put on the Paper.

Mr. BUCHANAN

Would it not be the duty of the right hon. Gentleman to conduct negotiations for both Governments?

Mr. AMERY

No.