HC Deb 28 June 1932 vol 267 cc1624-5
9. Captain ERSKINE-BOLST

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he can now make any further statement with regard to the participation of the Irish Free State at the Ottawa Conference; and whether the British Government are prepared to negotiate with it on the basis of Empire equality?

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

I have nothing to add at present to the statement which I made to the House on this subject in the Debate on 17th June.

11. Dr. MORRIS-JONES

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he has any information as to the intention of the Irish Free State to send any representatives to the Conference at Ottawa?

Mr. THOMAS

I have no recent information beyond the reports which have appeared in the Press.

Dr. MORRIS-JONES

Is there any change in the attitude of the British Government since the situation was discussed hero a week last Friday?

Mr. THOMAS

None whatever.