asked the Minister for External Affairs whether any action has yet been taken in regard to the proposals contained in paragraph 328 of the majority report of the Commission on Emigration and other Population Problems; and whether he is prepared to allocate a grant from State funds for the establishment of a social bureau in Great Britain to look after the welfare of our emigrants.

The question of providing safeguards against dangers to the welfare of young persons emigrating to Great Britain is, among other matters, at present the subject of detailed study by my Department in conjunction with the other Departments concerned. The recommendations of the commission on emigration are being given due consideration in the course of this examination. Until this study is completed I cannot give a decision on the matter.