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Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1923, Page 2

CONSUMPTION DANGER.

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M.P.’S STRONG PROTEST. AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. LONDON, June 27. A stormy scene was witnessed in the House of Commons, resulting in the suspension of sevral Labourites, during a debate on the Ministry of Health section regarding tuberculosis in Scotland, where Dr. Chappie said that six teen people are dying daily from tuberculosis. Mr Maxton (Glasgow Labourite) started the trouble. He said: '‘"he lives of Scottish babies have been deliberately sacrificed by the aeti at of the Government in the interests of economy. 1 call it murder I I call the men who have initiated this policy, murderers. 1 call the men who have supported this policy in the lobby, murderers 1” Mr Wheatley (Glasgow l.ihourito) followed. He also accused the members of the Government of being murderers. Both members resolutely refused to withdraw, when they were named, so the Speaker summoned the House. Then Mr Hridgemnn moved that .Messrs .Maxton and Wheatley be suspended The Labourites challenged a division. The motion was then carried by 258 votes to 70. Messrs Maxton and Wheatley were again asked to leave. They bowed to the Speaker quietly, and left the Jlou.se. Thereupon Rev. Campbell Stephen, amid the excitement of the House, repeated the accusation of murder, calling Sir Frederick Banbury a murderer. He also refused to obey the Chair. Hi- suspension was then carried by 27(> votes to (it). When an attempt was made to resume the debate, .Mr Sliinwell ttilasgow Labourite) said that the recent incident was largely due to the action of Sir F. Banbury. A Government memner was then hoard to refer to Mr Sliinwell ns a Jew, thus causing another violent outbreak on the Labour honchos. ‘Mow many Jews are there on your side of the House 1” cried Mr .lack Jones.

Mr Sliinwell reminded the House that Mr Botiar Law. on taking office had adopted the policy that was laid down by a dew. namely. Disraoii (Lord Beaeonsfield). Mr Buchanan next joined in the disturbance. he ('tilling the supporters of the Government “Ditty dogs!” Then he Hocused Mr Hope (Chairman of the Committee) of being partial, adding ‘‘Y<m are a disgrace!” Mr Hope asked Mr Buchanan to resume his seat. Mi Buchanan refused to do so. The Speaker was again retailed. Mr Buchanan was then suspended by 27(1 votes to 58. Mr Buchanan left, smillinglv bowing to the Chair. With the advent of dinner time there came an end to the scene, peine and quiet being restored.