§ 77. Mr. SHINWELLasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether negotiations for a settlement of outstanding difficulties are proceeding between His Majesty's Government and the Government of the Irish Free State; what subjects are under discussion; and whether there is any prospect of an early settlement?
Mr. M. MacDONALDThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative; the other parts of the question do not therefore arise.
§ Mr. SHINWELLDo I understand that no negotiations of any sort or kind are now proceeding on any question between this Government and the Irish Free State Government?
Mr. MacDONALDIf the hon. Member will read my answer he will see that no negotiations are proceeding on outstanding difficulties.
§ Mr. SHINWELLHave no questions arisen of late between the Irish Free State Government and His Majesty's Government?
Mr. MacDONALDThere are some minor matters on which we are in negotiation, but the hon. Member's question referred to outstanding difficulties.