BRITISH POLITICS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1924, Page 2

BRITISH POLITICS.

[Reuters Telegrams.]

ZINGVIEEE LETTER INQUIRY. LONDON, 'November 12. In -connection with 'the Zinoviefl letter, the Cabinet has appointed a Committee of investigation. whoso findings will determine the nature of the reply to he sent to Alascuii.

FORECAST OK KIND’S SPEECH. LONDON. November 12. The '“Daily Graphic” states: Ine King's speech is likely to forecast housing and fa'torv bills. It may mention a bill dealing with trade unions’ mav allude to preference, regal ding which the Government intends to revive the whole scheme adopted hv the lmpciial Conference. The ‘‘Morning I’ust” says: The Cabinet discussed Mr Baldwin's promise of a Koval Commission for dealing with food prices. The names of commissioners are under consideration. LONDON. November 12. The “Daily Tclegiapbs’ Parliamentary correspondent states: has decided that Parliament shall meet on December 2nd for the purpose of electing a Speaker, and swearing in the members, which will occupy several days. The State opening and the King's speech will follow on December Bth. or oth. The debate on the Address-in-Re-ply is expected to conclude oil December 12th.. after which several minor Bills will be passed, aiul the House will adjourn on December 17th. or 18th. until February. The Cabinet has also decided that the matter of the Zinoviefl' letter cannot he allowed to remain where it was left by Mr MacDonald’s administration, in view of the Soviet’s demand for an apology, and for the punishment of the persons involved in the alleged forgery.

COLONIAL OFFICE. LONDON. Noevmher 12

Captain • Ormsby-Gorc has accepted the Cabinet post of Under-Secretary of State for the Colonics.

The Colonial Secretary. Air Amcry. has decided that it "ill he impossible to impose restrictions on the impending auction of ex-German properties i„ the Cameroons. It is pointed out that t'’e Colonial (Mine is acting on behalf of the Custodian of the Enemy Property. The proceeds from the site will increase the total receivable by the British claimants against Germany. U is hoped that British linns and individuals will realise this opportunity t„ obtain properties which are adnalh :IS secure as those in a British «>lony or protectorate.

NEW .MINISTER ILL. LONDON. November 13,

Air A merv (Colonial Secretary) who is "indisposed, left a sick bed specially to attend yesterday’s Cabinet. He returned to bed as soon as the meeti„., had finished, hut hopes to he in tin* Colonial Office in a f«*’ «K«l