HC Deb 07 July 1936 vol 314 c1021
46. Mr. MANDER

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the advisability, in view of the wide divergence of policy expressed by different members of the British Commonwealth of Nations at the recent Assembly of the League of Nations, of consultations to secure greater unity and co-ordination?

The PRIME MINISTER

I would refer the hon. Member to the replies on this subject which I gave on 6th May, and to the statement which I made in the course of the Debate on 23rd June.

Mr. MANDER

Would it not have been much more in the interests of Empire unity if the Government had followed the courageous lead given by the New Zealand and South African Governments at Geneva recently?

Mr. SANDYS

In view of the seriousness of the question, will the Prime Minister consider the advisability of discussing with the Dominion Governments the possibility of obtaining closer co-ordination on foreign policy?