HC Deb 26 January 1937 vol 319 cc739-40
17. Mr. Lyons

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether the subject of the migration of British subjects within the Empire will be on the agenda for discussion at the forthcoming Imperial Conference?

Mr. M. MacDonald

The agenda for the Imperial Conference has not yet been finally determined, but the Government certainly hope that it will be possible to discuss the question of migration with Dominion delegates at the time of the Conference.

Mr. Lyons

Is my right hon. Friend prepared to receive any representations from the Dominions upon this matter, which must form a very important topic in Imperial development questions?

Mr. MacDonald

I am always prepared to receive representations from Dominion Governments on any matter which is a subject for my Office.

Mr. Lyons

Is my right hon. Friend, in fact, bearing in mind the many representations that have been made as to the importance of re-opening this very important question?

Mr. Gallacher

Will the Minister not agree to raise the question of the return of British subjects who are stranded and suffering in various Dominions?