Verdict Accepted by Mr. Fraser
WELLINGTON, Nov. 30. "The people have given their deeision. Labour has always believed in democracy and we accept that decisiou with good graee," said Mr Fraser tonight. Ile congratulated Mr Holland and his Party on their success. " Underour democraey the people have the right, without fear or interference, to give this decision tli rough a secret baliot. While we regret it has gone against t(ie Labour Party, it is the will of the people. ' ' | Labour, in opposition, would con tinue to place the country first and to ■ do its utmost through its internal and external policy, both to promote the welfare of the people an'd to protetl . them. "We will strenu.ously oppose ' any thing we consider detrimentaJ to ! the good of the people. Conditions in , the world are unsettled and unfortunately Great Britain is experiencing one j of the most difficult periods in .her history. I' am sure our people here will do their utmost to assist their kinsfoik in the Old Country." Mr Fraser said difficult times would face Mr. Holland and his colleagues. He wished .them well so long as they ser.ved the best. interests of the people.
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Chronicle (Levin), 1 December 1949, Page 7
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