BRITISH POLITICS

Hokitika Guardian, 2 April 1924, Page 3

BRITISH POLITICS

DISCUSSION IN COMMONS. (“Sydney Sun” Cables). (Received this dav at JO a.in.) LONDON, April 1. Mr Thomas interrogated in the Commons, denied that colonial officials at Hongkong would take part in recruiting Chinese labour for Narua.

Mr Lunn said attention had not been called to a complaint of the British Trade Commissioner in New Zealand that British manufacturers did not pass oil to others the orders and inquiries which they considered too small for their own works. The Commissioner had cabled a denial of ever making the statement. The Overseas Trade .Department upon learning that manufacturers were not prepared or unable to execute an order, was always ready to suggest passing on the order to other British linns. Mr Lunn admitted three political quasi-political societies had obtained space in the Empire Exhibition but political propaganda be prohibited.

INDEPENDENT GOER OVER TO LABOUR.

(Received this day at JO a.in.) LONDON, April 2

Mr Oswald 'Mosley, Independent Member of the Commons fur Harrow, and a. son-iu-law of Lord Curzon, lias notified Mr MacDonald.that lie has decided to become n Labour Member. Tfe says that Mr MacDonald stands forth as' a. leader of the forces or progress in an assault upon the powers of re action.