CABINET UNANIMOUS
"Post" Special Service.
PRIME MINISTER GIVEN FREE HAND TO DRAFT MANIFESTO POLL THIS MONTH PROBABLE
By Telephone —
Kec. Uct. 7, xa.m. LONDON, Tuesday. The Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay. MacDonald arrived at Buekingham Palace at 9.15 this morning. It is understood that he advised his Majesty to grant a dissolution. The Cabinet meeting last night was continued until midnight, when it is understood unanimous agreement was reached in favour of an immediate election. | The Prime Minister will make a I statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday. The date of the poll has not yet bee|n announced, but it will probably be Wednesday, October 28. The Prime Minister has been granted a free hand in the formulation of a manifesto to be issued on behalf of the National Government. It is understood Sir Herbert Samuel will remain in the Cabinet. The prorogation will take place on Wednesday.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 38, 7 October 1931, Page 3
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