HC Deb 09 February 1937 vol 320 cc211-2
44. Sir Robert Young

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether the proposal of the Pan-American Peace Conference that other countries should undertake an investigation into their capacity to absorb immigrants has been communicated to the Governments of His Majesty's Dominions; and whether any steps are being taken in this direction?

Mr. M. MacDonald

According to such information as is at my disposal, the resolution of the Inter-American Conference for the Maintenance of Peace, to which the hon. Member refers, relates to studies to be undertaken by the States members of the Pan-American Union as to their respective ability to receive immigrants, and does not concern the Governments of His Majesty's Dominions.

Sir R. Young

Do I understand that no communications have passed between the right hon. Gentleman and those Governments on the subject?

Mr. MacDonald

That is so.