asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he proposes to consult the Dominion Governments on the question of future economic and political reforms in the British Colonies?

It is the established policy of the Government to consult Dominion Governments on major questions of policy which are of common concern to the whole Empire, including major issues of Colonial policy.

Was General Smuts consulted before the recent declaration on Colonial policy?

I shall have to have notice of that Question.