HC Deb 04 May 1937 vol 323 cc941-2
2. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he was consulted by His Majesty's Government in the Union of South Africa as to the decrees affecting non-British citizens in the mandated territory of South-West Africa, in view of their effect on the international relations of Great Britain?

Mr. M. MacDonald

No, Sir.

Mr. Sorensen

Will the right hon. Gentleman communicate with His Majesty's Government of South Africa regarding this particular matter; and does he appreciate that there might be international complications arising out of the situation?

Mr. MacDonald

His Majesty's Government in the Union of South Africa are solely responsible as mandatory for the administration inside the territory of South-West Africa.

Mr. Sorensen

I was simply asking the right hon. Gentleman whether he will communicate with the Government, so that we are made familiar with whatever may take place later on?

Mr. MacDonald

I can assure the hon. Member that that Government keeps us fully informed of what is going on with regard to this matter.