AMBASSADOR TO LONDON.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 253, 24 October 1919, Page 9

AMBASSADOR TO LONDON.

— ■ ' _— ——_■ ■■ DOMINION MUST BE . REPRESENTED. PRIME MINISTER'S OPINION. (By Xelegrapu—Soeclal to "Ster.") WELLINGTON, Thursday. The interesting political subject of the ippointment of a permanent representative for New Zealand in London, was raised in'the House this afternoon by Hr. T. M. Wilford, who asked the Prime Minister if he could give the House an opportunity to discuss the question of i permanent representative, and argued that now the mandates for Nauru and Samoa had been accepted, and Admiral Jeliicoe's report was in hand with reference to the general defence of the Pacific, New Zealand would have to send a permanent representative to London. Hon. A. M. Myers: What about the Minister of Internal Affairs? Mr. Masaey: This is a very important subject, and will have to be dealt with. Whether we can deal with it adequately this session is very doubtful. Mr. Wilford: A resolution would cover it. Mr. Massey: Well, we have now entered on the end of the session rush, but I shall be very glad, if opportunity offers, to table a resolution and have discussion on it. I believe the time is coming when all the large Dominions will have to aend permanent representatives in justice to themselves and to the Empire, but, so far, the larger Dominions have not taken apy steps. Mr. Wilford: I saw an account of Canada discussing it. Mr. Massey: Yes, but nothing has been decided by Canada. I have not the slightest doubt Canada will send a permanent representative, as well as Australia, and then I think New Zealand and South Africa will come in as well. I don't think you can expect Newfoundland to send one, but I am Very strongly of opinion that it is the bounden duty of other Dominions to take this course.