THE DEBATE IN THE COMMONS.
The Address-in-Reply was agreed to. In the House of Commons, Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman said he was surprised tfiat no legislation had been promised in the Speech from the Throne to deal with overcrowded and insanitary dwellings, while the omission of an old age pensions scheme was scandalous. The great improvement in the relations with France ought to facilitate the seitement of the questions in dispute between the two nations. Mr Balfour, in replying, implied that the Government would legislate for the aged poor before the expiry of Parliament. Ho said there was no reason why peace with France should not be permanent. The "open door" policy in China would be maintained, but he feared that vast concessions would severely strain Great Britain's financial resources. No amendments to the Address-in-Reply were given notice of from the front Opposition benches, but there were numerous amendments from private members.
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 10267, 9 February 1899, Page 5
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