BRITISH POLITICS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1930, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS.

IN THE COMMONS

MIR BALDWIN .MOVES CENSURE

MOTION

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(Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 27

In the Commons, Mr Baldwin in submitting the censure motion, cabled on 24th November, expressed regret that the Government had had neither vision nor courage enough to carry forward the proposals outlined at the Imperial Conference. The Empire to-day was the only part of the world where our trade could be expanded. This was only possible by tho negotiations of treaties. He believed eventually that the Empire would become one economic unit, goods being .produced and manufaotued in the most convenient part

If steps were not taken towards Empire economic unity, it would he dangerous. Failing arrangements with Britain, the dominions and colonies would make them with foreign countries.

Mr Baldwin recognised it would require great courage for the Governance to set aside tne old prejudices and traditions. If any section of the Government had the courage, it would split the party, but they would have won a higher reputation in Britain than .otherwise was likely in members lifetime.

When the Government let the Dyestuffs Act go. it was acclaimed in Germany and when it failed to negotiate with the Dominions it was honoured everywhere except m the Empire.

“The judgment of the present House is probably against us,” said Mr Baldwin, “but we shall appeal to the country, where the cause for which we are lighting will he endorsed by a majority of the people.”