THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PRESS
Australian-New Zealand Cable Aeooriation. (Rec. November 8, 3.30 p.m.) London, November 7. In the House of Commons, Mr. As- ' quith, the Prime Minister, replying to Sit Henry Dalziel, said he was not aware of any general desire to discuss the policy of the Admiralty. He was not satisfied that it would be cxpedU cnt, but Mr: Balfour did not object. Sir Edward Carson asked: "What is Mr. Balfour's purpose in summoning the Press to meet him to-day?" Mr. Asquith: "I am told that that has been the regular practice." Many members interjected: "No!" Mr. Asquith: "It has been done several limes." Sir Henry Dalziel requested an assurance that the House would receive the same secret information as the editors.'did. Mr. •Asquith said that that could asily be given at a secret session. He .would consider tho proposal
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2924, 9 November 1916, Page 5
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142THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PRESS Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2924, 9 November 1916, Page 5
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