HC Deb 12 May 1931 vol 252 c991
59. Mr. SMITHERS

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether it is his intention personally to go to Ottawa for the forthcoming Imperial Conference?

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

The composition of the United Kingdom delegation to the Ottawa Conference has not yet been settled.

Mr. SMITHERS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the whole Empire is waiting—

Mr. SPEAKER rose

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Mr. SMITHERS

Would you allow me to finish, Sir.

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member claims a very wide constituency.