asked the Prime Minister what decision has now been come to as to the inclusion of ex-service men from the Irish Free State in the schemes of overseas settlement?

My Noble Friend may rest assured that this matter has not been lost sight of, but it is not possible for me to say more at present.

In view of the fact that this has been going on since June, and of its great importance, cannot the matter be expedited?

I quite agree that it is very important.

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement as to the present policy with regard to assisted emigration, and in particular, to the 3,000 families scheme, in view of the misapprehension which exists among emigration authorities both here and in the Dominions?

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answers already given to the questions which he asked on 14th November and 15th December and also to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Windsor (Mr. Somerville) on 7th December.

Has the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to the reported completion of the 3,000 families scheme? Is any other scheme suggested to take its place?

Perhaps my hon. Friend will put down any question which he requires answered. I am not aware of any misapprehension to which he alludes.