§ 46. Wing Commander Bullusasked the Prime Minister if he will call a full Empire Conference of Dominion and Colonial representatives immediately to discuss world and Empire problems.
§ Mr. Gordon-WalkerI have been asked to reply. No, Sir. There was a meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers in London in January of this year, and, having regard to the many demands on the time of Prime Ministers, it would be quite impracticable to hold another meeting so soon.
§ Wing Commander BullusDoes not the right hon. Gentleman consider that the exigencies of the moment demand such a conference? Does he not think that it would be a gracious gesture to invite such representatives here for Festival year?
§ Mr. Gordon-WalkerNo, Sir, I do not agree. I think it is important that the Prime Ministers' meeting should be held reasonably often when there is proper cause for it, and when all the Prime Ministers are in agreement.
Air Commodore HarveyCan the right hon. Gentleman inform the House to what extent raw materials were discussed at the conference in January?
§ Mr. Gordon-WalkerI would like to have notice of that question.