32. Mr. Creech Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether the Government is yet in a position to consider an extension of self-government to the people of Newfoundland?
§ Sir T. InskipIt would be premature to consider any such change at present. It is, however, the aim of the Commission of Government to keep in close touch with local opinion both in day to day administration and on major questions of policy, and the best methods for securing this are constantly under review.
§ Sir T. InskipFor reasons, with which the House is familiar, the island is not yet in a position to be self-supporting.
§ Mr. MaxtonDoes that mean that the right hon. Gentleman's arrival at the Dominions Office is not to mean any difference in policy?
§ Sir T. InskipI hope it will mean a difference in conditions there.