1907 Imperial Conference
| 1907 Imperial Conference | |
|---|---|
| Dates |
15 April 1907– 14 May 1907 |
| Cities |
 London, United Kingdom |
| Heads of Government | 7 |
| Chair |
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (Prime Minister) |
| Follows | 1902 Colonial Conference |
| Precedes | 1911 Imperial Conference |
| Key points | |
The Imperial Conference of 1907 was convened in London on 15 April 1907 as the Colonial Conference of 1907 and concluded on 14 May 1907. During the sessions a resolution was passed renaming this and future meetings Imperial Conferences. The chairman of the conference was British prime minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman.
The conference decided to cease referring to self-governing British colonies as colonies and conferred upon them dominion status. The possibilities of Irish Home Rule and self-governance for India were also discussed. Imperial preference was raised but tabled by the British prime minister due to British support for free trade.[1]
Participants
The conference was hosted by King-Emperor Edward VII, with his Prime Ministers and members of their respective cabinets:
See also
References
- ↑ Historical Dictionary of the British Empire: A-J. London: Greenwood Publishing Group. 1996. p. 548. ISBN 031329366X.
- ↑ THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE VOL. II A HISTORY AND STUDY BY RICHARD JEBB, M.A.
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