COLONIAL POLICY.
(British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, March 20. In the course of a House of Lords discussion of the colonial development policy, the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava ’said the Colonial Office was taking various steps to equip itself and the colonies for the new developments. Referring to the recent conversations between Mr Malcolm MacDonald and M. Mandel (Franco), he said: “They took a great step forward, not only so far as the prosecution of the war is concerned, but because they largely turn on matters not affected by the war at all, and with which we may go ahead when peace comes.” In connection with this speech it is understood that legislation for colonial development and welfare is now in course of preparation and a Bill will ,be introduced in the House of Commons some time after Easter. Mr MacDonald will make a statement to-morrow on the discussions with M. Mandel. It is contemplated at a later stage to establish similar machinery for cooperation on colonial matters with the Dutch and Belgian Governments.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 97, 23 March 1940, Page 8
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