asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the great impetus given to British Empire trade and settlement as a result of the first and second Imperial Press Conferences, he can inform the House when and where another conference of this kind will take place?

I have been asked to reply to this question. These conferences are arranged periodically by the Empire Press Union, and, though I have no official information on the subject, I understand that it is contemplated to hold the next conference in Australia in 1925 if the necessary arrangements can be made.

In view of the good work done by my hon. Friend the Member for Acton (Sir Harry Brittain) as the originator and organiser of these most useful conferences, will my hon. Friend endeavour to take advantage of his valuable experience or advice in any action the Government may take to further the interests of this third conference?

I will most certainly bear that suggestion in mind.