The Archive · 1937

Belgian Cabinet Resigns

Brussels, Oct, 2, The Ministerial crisis in Belgium was precipitated by the decision of /M. Paul van Zeeland, the Premier, to resign to have a free hand to Jdefend his actions as vice-governor fof the Belgium National Bank some Jyears ago. His political opponents: have—alleged that irregularities occurred in the administration of {the bank, Following the Premier's decision, the Cabinet yesterday decided to resign with their chief, It is reported that M. van Zeeland. also sent his resignation as a deputy. /He was elected in the Brussels by-election last April, when he was opposed to the Rexist leader, Leon Degrelle—Reuter.

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