HC Deb 23 June 1931 vol 254 cc220-1
43. Viscount ELMLEY

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs to what extent are the self-governing Dominions participating in the present Colonial Exhibition at Paris?

The SECRETARY of STATE, for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. J. H. Thomas)

His Majesty's Governments in Canada and the Union of South Africa are participating in the Intelligence Section adjoining the main exhibition, and information regarding New Zealand and Newfoundland has also been made available.

Viscount ELMLEY

Cannot the right hon. Gentleman's Department encourage the self-governing Dominions to do more than that for this exhibition?

Mr. THOMAS

The Dominions are the best judges of their own financial interests.