§ Q2. Mr. Healeyasked the Prime Minister what proposals have so far been received from other Commonwealth Prime Ministers for a discussion of the problems of migration within the Commonwealth at the Conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers.
§ The Prime MinisterNone, Sir.
§ Mr. HealeyCan the Prime Minister assure the House that if he receives such a request either before the conference or when the conference meets, he will consider it most sympathetically, in view of the great importance of stimulating migration within the Commonwealth since our own country has restricted immigration during the last few months?
§ The Prime MinisterThe agenda of the Prime Ministers' Conference is a matter for their collective decision, but I will certainly bear in mind what the hon. Member said.
§ Sir C. OsborneWill the Prime Minister insist that the powers which exist and are exercised by other Commonwealth Prime Ministers will not be denied the Prime Minister of this country to control immigration into this country?
§ The Prime MinisterThe powers are under Statute.