BRITISH POLITICS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 November 1930, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS.

(United Press Association- By filectrw Telegraph—Copyright).

(Received this day a + noon.) LONDON, November 11

Replying to Mr Wise in the Commons, Mr MacDonald said he could not .see how it was useful to estimate „f the effect on Brtish employment arising from Australia’s economic measures. Mr Wise directed attention to the reduction of exports to Australia by half, and asked was not that a matter of great importance. Mr MacDonald said it was a matter of great importance uifTorgettahly dinned into his ears for the last four weeks. The Dominions have an equal status with Britain.” Replying to a question whether it was intended to prohibit Gretna Green weddings, Lord Advocate intimated that an enquiry into the whole matter was proceeding and possibly there would be a draft bill, but Cabinet had not reached a decision. Mr Campbell Stephen asked if any people married there had complained. The Minister did not reply. Mr Graham answering a question, said British merchandise exported to Australia for the quarter ended 30th September was valued at £7,605,000 or four hundred thousand less than the imports from Australia.. Figures for the corresponding quarter last year were .-C1*'),145,000 w £4,820,000 more than the imports.