The Archive · 1936

Non-Intervention Approved

London, Aug. 28.

Approval of the principle of non-{intervention in Spain was expressed in a statement issued to-day after a Joint conference in London of the Parliamentary "Labour Party, the General Council of the Trades Union Congress, and the National Executive of the Labour Party, The statement, however, expressed regret that the embargo on the supply, of rms to Spain had the effect. of Placing the insurgent forces and the democratically elected and recognized Government of that country on the same footing.

It emphasized the importance of ths]

won-intervention agreements. being applied immediately and. loyally observed by all parties, and the sir ability of their execution being Jelfectively ce-ordinated and super? vised, The statement then called upon sll sections of British labour to give their fullest financial support to an inter national fund to provide humanitarian support to the Spanish people.—Reuter.

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