HC Deb 28 November 1933 vol 283 cc672-3
5. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he has any further statement to make with reference to the development of the northern territory of Australia by the formation of chartered companies; and what facilities will be offered to sections of the United Kingdom to find employment there?

Mr. J. H. THOMAS

I have received no communication horn the Commonwealth Government on the subject, and I am afraid that I am not in a position to make any statement.

Mr. MANDER

In view of the many statements in the Press, will not the right hon. Gentleman make some inquiries from the Australian Government?

Mr. THOMAS

It would be a question of which Press I have to take note of.

Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

Will the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries as to whether it is proposed by the Samuelites to emigrate to this territory?