London, May 8
In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. J. R. Clynes, the Lord. Privy Seal, announcing that Mr. Stanley Baldwin's motion, that it was inexpedient to remove the MeKeuna duties amidst the present distresses, would be taken on May 13, said that, although the motion was not couched in ordinary terms, the Government regarded it as a vote of ensure.
Later.
A Government defeat on the! Budget is always a serious matter and in view of Mr. J, R. Clynes's announcement to-day the Government is bound to treat a defeat on Tuesday in the conventional way of adjourning the House and considering its position, but the chance of defeat is infinitesimal as Liberal] support of the Government is certain, while the Labour Members who favour the MeKenna duties are bound to rally to the Government's support after Mr. Clyne ment.—Reuter,
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