§ 3. Mr. Dribergasked the Secretary of State for War if he has now had an opportunity of conferring with his Service and Colonial colleagues on the maintenance of a colour bar against men seeking regular engagement in the Army; and if he will now make a statement.
§ Mr. BellengerI am in consultation with my colleagues in the Service Departments and at the Colonial Office, but I am not in a position to make a statement at present
§ Mr. DribergCan my right hon. Friend say when he expects to be able to make a statement?
§ Mr. BellengerI would not like to say at the moment, but negotiations are going on very satisfactorily.