ARMS PLAN
ON IMPERIAL BASIS. FOOTING THE BILL. (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) Received February 23, 1.15 p.m. LONDON, Feb. 22. The Australian Associated Press understands that the agenda on defence discussions, which will overshadow all else at the Imperial Conference, is now settled under two main heads: i'he first deals with the political and strategical aspects and the second an examination of the position with a view to further co-operation. The main task will be the devising of a workable scliemo of co-operation to be in readiness should a challenge again confront the Empire. It would involve the Dominions undertaking a defence programme providing the maximum local defence by which each Dominion would defend itself, at least until assistance were available from Britain. The effect of the scheme would be that such Dominion would undertake certain armaments in accordance with an agreed programme, accepting the responsibility of placing orders aud paying the bill.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 72, 24 February 1937, Page 10
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155ARMS PLAN Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 72, 24 February 1937, Page 10
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