THE KING’S SPEECH

Hokitika Guardian, 23 November 1933, Page 2

THE KING’S SPEECH

AT OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. GROWTH OF CONFIDENCE. (Per British Official Wireless.) . RUGBY, November ,21. ' In his speech from tile Throne, His Majesty again referred 'to the question of disarmament. Ho said: The central purpose of mv Government "in international affairs is to promote and sustain by every means in its power, peace in the world. With tiffs object in view, the Government will continue to co-operate with other governments in endeavouring to reach a-satisfac-tory solution of the complicated questions of disarmament, in order to achieve a settlement acceptable to all, and attain fruitful results from the prolonged labour of the Disarmament Conference.

My Government remained determined to uphold the work of international cok>p,enatio by collective action through- the machinery of the League of Nations, and in all other ways calculated to further good relations between all states and people.” Referring to the Indian constitutional reform proposals, the King said: I am deeply conscious of the burden of responsibility which lies upon all those whose duty it is to guide or take decisions as to the form of the future Government of my Indian Empire ,and I pray that wisdom may inform their judgment. liP a later passage in the speech, the King said: “The past year has been marked by the steady growth of confidence in the future of British trade and industry.” Reference was mn'de to the intention to continue further to, create favourable conditions for export trade by negotiation of trade agreements. Referring to the, comprehensive scheme to put the unemployed insurance scheme on a sound and permanent footing, and establish a new system for the assistance and welfare of the unemployed outside insurance, the King said that Parliament would be invited to give immediate considera--ion .to this subject. / ,

■The Ministers .will ’ endeavour to promote a gradual, return pf the nation !o : conditions permitting ,the easing of .he present bprdpns.. By negotiation of trade agreements, .'it'.is hoped that opportunities will be afforded, for the leyelopment of cotton, coal, and othei ■reporting trades. My Ministers intend to press forward; with the imnrovement of housing and also subnit measures to deal with the law relating to "V