§ 66. Mr. BOOTHBYasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to take measures to control the volume of Irish immigration into Scotland?
Mr. W. ADAMSONNegotiations begun by the late Government with His Majesty's Government in the Irish Free State are still in progress.
§ Mr. BUCHANANBefore any action is taken, will it be submitted to the House of Commons for consideration?
§ Mr. BOOTHBYWhen does the right hon. Gentleman think these negotiations will be completed?
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYDo I understand that it is contemplated to restrict immigration? Is that under consideration?
Mr. ADAMSONI have already stated that negotiations are still in progress, and I can give no more information than that.
Mr. MACLEANSince these negotiations are being undertaken between this Government and another, will the result of them be submitted to this House before any action is taken?
§ Mr. SKELTONWill the right hon. Gentleman state when these negotiations began, because this is the first time the House has heard of them?
§ Mr. BUCHANANIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that his predecessor made a definite statement on these negotiations, and is it his policy to carry out that definite statement of his predecessor?