Part of Orders of the Day — WHALING INDUSTRY (REGULATION) BILL [Lords]. – in the House of Commons at on 24 July 1934.
Mr Walter Elliot
, Glasgow Kelvingrove
It is true, of course, that the Dominions are an integral part of any scheme which may eventually be adopted, but we thought it desirable first of all to get our own legislation through here, and we have had only the most informal consultation with the Dominions. As soon as it is through we shall get into touch with them, and I hope they will be able to adopt this legislation which will clear the way for subsequent discussions with British companies and with Norway. We do not anticipate that we shall be able to carry through this discussion with the Dominions in time for the present season.
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