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5,, Measures to increase the exhibition within the Empire of British films. 6. The liability of State enterprises to taxation. 7. Certain questions as to the law of nationality, relating to — (a.) The naturalization of persons resident in mandated territories and in protectorates. (b.) The general question of the nationality of married women, and in particular— (1.) The readmission to British nationality of British women married to aliens in cases where the married state, though subsisting in law, has to all practical purposes come to an end. (2.) The principle that a British-born woman should not on marriage to an alien lose her British nationality if and so long as she does not acquire the nationality of her husband under the law of his country. (c.) The acquisition of British nationality by children of the third generation born abroad of British parents during the war. (d.) Certain questions relating to the revocation of certificates of naturalization. It is proposed at a later date to afford the House an opportunity of discussing these subjects. Honourable members will understand, however, that the Conference is purely a consultative body— a medium for the frank and free discussion of important matters affecting the well-being of the British Empire as a whole and of its constituent Dominions and dependencies—and that its decisions can have no practical effect unless and until they are adopted by the Governments concerned. It is essential in these circumstances that the representatives of the Dominions should be to a considerable extent free from any commitments, in order that the fullest opportunity may be taken of obtaining agreement on each matter involved. Honourable members will understand, therefore, that, while in any future discussion that may take place in connection with the Conference I shall be glad to hear and to take a careful note of the views that may be expressed, it is essential that I should have complete liberty of action to exercise my judgment as to the best course to adopt, having regard to circumstances as they arise. This, of course, has been the procedure adopted in the past, and honourable members will, I am sure, appreciate the necessity for its continuance in the future.

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