COLONIES (ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL REFORMS) (Hansard, 6 April 1943)

HC Deb 06 April 1943 vol 388 c496 496

§ 66. Mr. Granville
asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he proposes to consult the Dominion Governments on the question of future economic and political reforms in the British Colonies?

§ The Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs (Mr. Emrys-Evans)
It is the established policy of the Government to consult Dominion Governments on major questions of policy which are of common concern to the whole Empire, including major issues of Colonial policy.

§ Mr. Granville
Was General Smuts consulted before the recent declaration on Colonial policy?

§ Mr. Emrys-Evans
I shall have to have notice of that Question.