HC Deb 15 February 1944 vol 397 cc23-4
46. Mr. Craven-Ellis

asked the Prime Minister if the pending Imperial Conference will include upon its agenda the subject of foreign investors acquiring a large measure of control of key industries in our Dominions and Empire with the object of obviating the economic control which such investments by foreigners imposes, such as in Canada, where foreign financial interests hold nearly 50 per cent. of the total nominal value in Canadian industries.

Mr. Attlee

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister cannot yet foreshadow what detailed questions will be discussed at the forthcoming meeting, which, I may point out, will not be a full Imperial Conference, but a personal meeting of Prime Ministers.

Mr. Craven-Ellis

Will the right hon. Gentleman make a note for the Prime Minister that this should be considered when the conference takes place?

Mr. Attlee

I am sure the Prime Minister will have noted that question.