The Archive · 1939

Amendment Defeated

Mr. Here-Belisha, Minister of War, replying on behalf of the Governent in the debate, said that the ernment had received message after message from foreign countries reiterating that the measure for conscription, above all others taken by Britain, would give them hope and greater assurance in pursuing a cause common to all. ter to give first aid to the victims were leter rushed to the Red Cross, Imperial University institutions for treatment.

The labour amendment to the Military Training Bill was defeated by 397 votes to 145.—Reuter.

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