HC Deb 20 July 1926 vol 198 cc1054-5W
Mr. LANSBURY

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any part of the British Empire is not, directly or indirectly, a member of the Inter-International Labour Organisation set up under the Versailles Peace Treaty?

Mr. AMERY

I would refer the hon. Member to Article 387 of the Versailles Peace Treaty by virtue of which the British Empire, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, the Irish Free State and India are each members of the International Labour Organisation. The position of Colonies, Protectorates and other Dependencies which are not fully self-governing is governed by Article 421 of the Treaty.