The Archive · 1924

OF PARLIAMENT

THE DISSOLUTION

Liberal Motion as to Inquiry into "Workers' Weekly" Case Carried by Large Majority: Animated Debate with Considerable Party Feeling London Oct. 9.

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald has advis-fed the King to grant dissolution of Parliament.

Later.

The Premier announced that the dissolution of Parliament was decided—Reuter.

London, et. 8.

There "is complete uncertainty. with regard to the procedure and outcome of tonight's momentous debate in the Hous of Commons, which Sir Robert Home will open by moving the Conservative motion "that the conduct of the* Government in relation to the institution and subsequent withdrawal criminal proceedings against editor of the "Workers' Weekly" deserving of censure." The Attorney-General will reply immediately and the Ministerialists are confident that he will present such a strong case that a tie will be difficult, The Liberals will them move their amendment. If it is moved by Sir John Simon, a Liberal backbencher may move to amend the amendment in order to make the inquiry judicial instead of Parliamentary, which may possibly lead to an adjournment of the debate. Feverish examination of tactical moves which is at present pro ceding in all the Parties makes impossible to say whether the firs division will be vital. The decisive vote is expected between 11.15 pam and 11.20 p.m. clear that he intended all parties to be properly heard.

Sir Robert Home continued thet no more grievous blow could be [struck at our civilization than that! the law courts should in any way [be manipulated for party reason as: this Government had done (opposition cheers).

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