HC Deb 20 April 1943 vol 388 c1512
11. Captain Duncan

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he will see that only Members over military age are included in the proposed delegation of Members of the British Parliament to Canada?

The Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs (Mr. Emrys-Evans)

The selection of Members for inclusion in the Parliamentary Delegation to Canada is not a matter for my right hon. Friend but is made by a Committee over which Mr. Speaker presides.

Captain Duncan

In that case may I ask you, Mr. Speaker, whether the point of view I put in my Question will be taken into consideration? It is supported, I understand, by a number of Members.

Mr. Granville

Will the Under-Secretary make representations, in view of the importance of French-Canadian feeling, to see that at least one member of this. Delegation speaks Ministerial French?

Commander Locker-Lampson

What is "military age"?

Mr. Price

Will the Under-Secretary make it clear that a decision rests with this House, not with the Government?

Mr. Emrys-Evans

That I accept.