§ 47. Mr. Tinkerasked the Prime Minister whether he will call together all the self-governing parts of the Empire to get their opinion respecting the appeal to be made that all the nations should meet to consider what stand should be made if one country encroaches on another?
§ The Prime MinisterI am not sure that I understand exactly what the hon. Member has in mind, but, as I have already stated, His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom keep in close touch with His Majesty's Governments in the Dominions on all important aspects of the present international situation. As regards a meeting of all the nations, I cannot add anything to what I said in this House on 24th March.
§ Mr. TinkerIs not the right hon. Gentleman making a mistake in not taking advantage of the present situation instead of waiting until another crisis arises, because throughout the country there is a feeling that something should be done before an eventuality arises?
§ The Prime MinisterAll those points are kept in mind.
§ Sir Ronald RossIn view of the fact that the Government of Eire has acknowledged the Italian conquest of Abyssinia and is very anxious—
§ Mr. Speakerrose—