The Archive · 1938

British Labour Party Remains Watchful

Deputation Chosen to See Mr. Chamberlain

London, Sept. 17.

Mr, C. B. Attlee, leader of the Labour Opposition, and his deputy Mr, Arthur Greenwood, called at the Foreign Office yesterday afternoon at the invitation of Lord Halifax and remained for about half an hour, Earlier in the day there was a meeting of the National Council of Labour, at which after a discussion of the international situation, it was decided to ask the. Prime Minister to receive a deputation at the earliest possible moment after his return, Members of Council appointed to the deputation were Mr. Hugh Dalton, Mr. Herbert Morrison and Sir Walter Citrine.

The Council will meet again on Monday or carlier if necessary.—Wireless through Reuter,

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