§ 24. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs what proposals have been made by the representatives of the Dominions at the Imperial Conference in relation to the encouragement of Empire trade; and what replies have been made by the Government to such advances?
Mr. THOMASI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister yesterday to questions on this subject addressed to him by the hon. and gallant Member for East Lewisham (Sir A. Pownall) and the hon. Member for East Willesden (Mr. D. G. Somerville).
§ Captain MACDONALDWhen is the House to be given this information, and when is the report to be issued?
Mr. THOMASI anticipate that the report will be issued before the end of the week. Then, through the usual channels, arrangements for the debate will be made, I hope as early as possible.
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONShall we have the economic report?