§ 37. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Lord Privy Seal whether, in view of the reported intention to hold an Imperial Economic Conference this year, he is preparing for submission to this gathering specific proposals calculated to relieve unemployment in this country; and, if so, of what nature?
Mr. THOMASThe agenda for the Imperial Conference is now under consideration. Trade questions will be included, and I hope that the conference will result in mutual benefit to trade and employment in this country and the Dominions.
§ Mr. SOMERVILLECan the right hon. Gentleman give a definite date when the conference will meet?
Mr. THOMASAs far as I am aware, it has never been the practice to submit proposals for the agenda of an Imperial or Economic Conference to this House, and I have no reason to believe that there will be any departure on this occasion.