In the House of Commons to-day, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. J. H. to explore the question of Do jons representation in foreign policy and Imperial affairs.
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There was a full dress discussion in the House of Commons to-day 1 on Dominions representation at conferences, raised by Mr. L. S. Amery (Conservative), who, seck-a solution, mentioned Mr. S. M. Bruce's suggestion to substitute an inter-Dominion secretariat -for the present secretariat. Mr. Lloyd George supported Mr. Amery.
'Mr. J. H, Thomas, Secretary of State for the Colonies, replying, quoted a telegram, sent to the Dominions on June' 23, expressing. the Government's concern with regard to the existing system of inter-Imperial consultation on matters of foreign policy and of general Imperial interest, such as the decisions of the late imperial Conference, and expressing a desire to explore the whole situation with a to finding a solution, The telegram welcomed suggestions.
Mr. Thomas hoped that the conference would be held in October. All replies were not yet in, but evidence tended to show that it would be welcome—Reuter.
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