HC Deb 08 November 1932 vol 270 c172
18. Mr. HANNON

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he can make any statement relating to the appointment of a Governor-General in the Irish Free State?

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

While I have no statement to make at the moment, the House is aware that provision for the appointment of a Governor-General is made in the Treaty, and is indeed an integral part of it.

Mr. HANNON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when I may put down another question in the hope of receiving a satisfactory reply?

Mr. THOMAS

The hon. Member may put it down when he likes.

Mr. HEALY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Irish Free State is going along very well without the filling of this highly expensive post?