HC Deb 10 June 1952 vol 502 c22
47. Dr. Bennett

asked the Prime Minister whether he will call a general conference of the Commonwealth and Empire for next year, to discuss economic, political and strategic matters, in view of the fact that such a conference has not been held for a long time and that the Coronation provides a most appropriate occasion for it.

The Prime Minister

My hon. Friend can rest assured that these matters are being attentively considered.

Dr. Bennett

Before bringing about such a conference, will my right hon. Friend consider the matter of the tariffs of the various countries?

Mr. Dugdale

If any such conference is held, will the right hon. Gentleman see that the Colonies, which play such an important part in our economic struggles, are adequately represented?

The Prime Minister

Both those points—one on the material and the other on the structure—are obviously among the matters which, as I said, are being attentively considered.