§ 10. Mr. Brockwayasked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations when it is proposed that the next Commonwealth Conference should meet.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations (Mr. C. J. M. Alport)The Commonwealth Conferences so far arranged for 1959 include the Commonwealth Meteorological Conference in May, a meeting of Commonwealth Senior Economic Officials in May, the Commonwealth Education Conference in July, a conference of Commonwealth survey officers in August, the Commonwealth Inter-Service Conference in September, and the meeting of the Commonwealth Advisory Aeronautical Research Council, also in September.
§ Mr. BrockwayWhile I thank the hon. Gentleman for that information, has he not omitted any reference to a proposed Commonwealth conference of Prime Ministers? Is this being arranged this year, in view of the great and urgent political and economic problems which now face the Commonwealth?
§ Mr. AlportIf the hon. Member wishes to ask specifically concerning that, perhaps he would put down a Question. It is, however, well to remember that although the Prime Ministers' conferences are the most important, other conferences continue to carry out the consultation at all levels throughout the year.
§ Mr. J. JohnsonCan the hon. Gentleman say when we are holding the Commonwealth Education Conference, which was promised some months ago in the House?
§ Mr. AlportI mentioned that in my Answer, but perhaps the hon. Member did not catch it. The Commonwealth Education Conference is to be held in July.