§ 3. Mr. H. G. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he has any further statement to make in respect of the default of the Government of Alberta?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI have nothing to add to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for South-West St. Pancras (Sir G. Mitcheson) on 23rd November, except that I understand from Press reports that the Provincial Government of Alberta is taking steps to appeal against the judgment of the Supreme Court referred to in that reply.
§ Mr. PetherickDoes my right hon. Friend not agree that these defaults are in a large measure due to putting into practice an obviously unsound scheme?
§ Mr. StephenIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the default has been because of the difficulties made by the Dominions Government and the Provincial Government in carrying through a sound social reform?
Mr. MacDonaldIt is obvious that it would be quite out of place for me to make any comment on the matter.