§ 65. Mr. Sorensenasked the Prime Minister whether in view of recent European events and the need of comprehensive inter-governmental action to meet the increasing problem of refugees, he will take early steps to arrange through the League of Nations or otherwise for a conference of the Governments of democratic European Powers, the Dominions, and the American Republics, or for their consultation and systematic co-operation for the purpose of preparing plans for the large-scale settlement of refugees, and the best means of securing that such settlement shall be economically beneficial?
§ Mr. ButlerThe League of Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the London Inter-Governmental Committee to continue and develop the work of the Evian Committee are at present taking steps, in consultation with other Governments, to prepare plans for the settlement of refugees on as large a scale as possible. In the circumstances His Majesty's Government propose to continue their co-operation with the two existing organisations, rather than consider the setting up of any further international body for the purpose.
§ Mr. SorensenDoes not the right hon. Gentleman feel that in view of the new critical situation which has arisen only large-scale plans such as I mention can deal with the situation, and does he agree that such constructive democratic action would be of tremendous use in the world?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir, I do.