When civilization and the rule of law were threatened by barbarism, said Sir Archibald Sinclair, leader of the opposition Liberals, and Liberal member for Galthness and Sutherland, Mr, Eden was rewarded by people of all schools of thought asthe champion of democracy.
"Mr, Eden's resignation," he continued, "will rejoice Britain's enemies Jand discourage her friends. Signor 'Mussolini's secret instructions to the press Included got rid- of Eden,' and he to whom Duce gives credit for this achievement must be a proud man to-day."
debate subsequently followed on party lines, 'The Labour and Liberal 'Opposition' members unanimously condemned Mr. Chamberlain's action, while National Conservatives and other pye-Government members. held the Prime Minister with one exception.
"This Was Mr, Harold Nicholson, National Labour member for West Leicester, who suid that the question was whether foreign policy would be conducted on the basis of expediency or principle.
He prophesied that the suggested trade negotiations would end with a "big fat loan to Italy." which he hoped the House would refuse to grant,
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