§ 7. Sir Robert Youngasked the Minister of Labour whether he can give any information on the results of the work of the Permanent Emigration Committee of the International Labour Office; whether His Majesty's Government have been consulted as to the interest it would attach to a meeting of a conference of experts 1745 on the subject of immigration both as it affects European and Latin American countries, with a view to a settlement; and, if so, what reply was given?
§ Mr. E. BrownThe Permanent Migration Committee of the Governing Body of the International Labour Office met on 16th and 17th November, 1936, and adopted a report which included a recommendation that the members of the organisation should be consulted as to the interest they would attach to a conference of the kind referred to in the question. This report is to be considered by the Governing Body at its meeting which opens in Geneva to-day.
§ Sir R. YoungWill the right hon. Gentleman, when consultations take place, remember that it is only by international arrangements that the man-hunger of the Dominions can be satisfied?
§ Mr. BrownYes, but the hon. Member will understand that that is premature at the moment. We do not know whether the Governing Body will decide to consult the States Members.