Document Information Date: 1949-02-09 By: UK (House of Lords) Citation: UK, HL, “Status of Newfoundland“, vol 160 (1949), cols 627-653. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). 2.35 p.m. LORD SEMPILL rose to ask His Majesty’s Government what is their policy with regard to the present constitutional status of the Dominion of Newfoundland; and to move for Papers. The noble Lord said: My Lords, you will all agree that to-day democracy is being attacked violently from without and, by the Trojan horse methods,… Read more UK, HL, “Status of Newfoundland”, vol 160 (1949), cols 627-653 →
Document Information Date: 1948-12-16 By: UK (House of Commons) Citation: UK, HC, “Confederation (Legislation)“, vol 459 (1948), col 193W. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). 92. Sir A. Herbert asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations whether, having regard to the terms of the British North America Act, 1867, the undertakings given by the United Kingdom in 1933–34, and the recent referenda in Newfoundland, His Majesty’s Government will now introduce a Bill to restore self-government to Newfoundland, so that this Dominion… Read more UK, HC, “Confederation (Legislation)”, vol 459 (1948), col 193W →
Document Information Date: 1948-09-22 By: UK (House of Commons) Citation: UK, HC, “Newfoundland (Confederation)“, vol 456 (1948), col 126W. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). Mr. Gammans asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations whether he is aware that by the North America Act, 1867, Newfoundland cannot be included in the Canadian Union except on an Address from the Newfoundland Legislature which does not now exist; and what action is proposed in these circumstances. Mr. P. Noel-Baker I am aware of… Read more UK, HC, “Newfoundland (Confederation)”, vol 456 (1948), col 126W →
Document Information Date: 1945-12-11 By: UK (House of Commons) Citation: UK, HC, “Newfoundland (Elected National Convention)“, vol 417 (1945), cols 210-3. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). NEWFOUNDLAND (ELECTED NATIONAL CONVENTION) (210) Mr. Maxton asked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to make a statement about the restoration of self-government to Newfoundland. Sir Alan Herbert asked the Prime Minister what is the policy of His Majesty’s Government concerning the future of Newfoundland. The Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee) I… Read more UK, HC, “Newfoundland (Elected National Convention)”, vol 417 (1945), cols 210-3 →
Document Information Date: 1945-12-11 By: UK (House of Lords) Citation: UK, HL, “Newfoundland“, vol 138 (1945), cols 541-545. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). NEWFOUNDLAND. (541) Viscount Cranborne My Lords, I beg to ask the noble Viscount, the Leader of the House, a question of which I have given him private notice—namely, whether His Majesty’s Government have any statement to make in regard to future policy towards Newfoundland. The Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs (Viscount Addison) My Lords, since assuming office… Read more UK, HL, “Newfoundland”, vol 138 (1945), cols 541-545 →
Document Information Date: 1933-12-20 By: UK (House of Commons) Citation: UK, HC, “Newfoundland Bill“, vol 284 (1933), col 1447. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). NEWFOUNDLAND BILL. (1447) Motion made, and Question proposed, “That the Lords Amendments be considered forthwith.”—[Mr. M. MacDonald.] Mr. Lunn As I understand it, we cannot debate these Amendments at this time of the day, but, with your permission, I should like to express our pleasure that the Government have accepted Amendments which were put forward by this… Read more UK, HC, “Newfoundland Bill”, vol 284 (1933), col 1447 →
Document Information Date: 1933-12-20 By: UK (House of Commons) Citation: UK, HC, “Clause 1.—(Power to issue Letters Patent providing for the administration of Newfoundland, and provision as to revocation and amendment thereof)“, vol 284 (1933), cols 1447-1449. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). Clause 1.—(Power to issue Letters Patent providing for the administration of Newfoundland, and provision as to revocation and amendment thereof.) (1447) Lords Amendment: In page 1, line 17, leave out “revoke the,” and insert “make provision for the suspension… Read more UK, HC, “Clause 1.—(Power to issue Letters Patent providing for the administration of Newfoundland, and provision as to revocation and amendment thereof)”, vol 284 (1933), cols 1447-1449 →
Document Information Date: 1933-12-19 By: UK (House of Commons) Citation: UK, HC, “Newfoundland“, vol 284 (1933), cols 1095-1096. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (Hansard UK — External Site). NEWFOUNDLAND. (1095) Colonel Wedgwood asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he will appoint a small departmental committee to consider bow to carry out the recommendation of the Royal Commission on Newfoundland that the development of the land should be […] (1096) […] encouraged and speculation discouraged by an annual tax on forest lands? The Secretary… Read more UK, HC, “Newfoundland”, vol 284 (1933), cols 1095-1096. →