ORGAN OF PROPAGANDA
LABOUR PROTEST IN COMMONS. (Australian-New Zealand Cable Assn.) (Received 6th May, 11 a.m.) LONDON, sth May. In the House of Commons, in question, time, Commander Kenworthy (L.) asked: "Does the Government accept tho responsibility for the statements contained in the 'British Gazette'?" Sir W. Joynson-Hicks, Home Secretary: "Yes, and the cost is borne by the Treasury." Mr. E. Thurtle (Lab.): "There is an article attacking trade unions. Is it the Government's intention to carry on propaganda of this sort*" Sir W. Joynson-Hicks: "I must have notice of that question." Mr. D. Kirkwood (Lab.): "Is not this tho first indication that the Government is embracing Socialism by running the Press of the country f" The Speaker: "That is a question on which members may have their own opinion."
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 107, 6 May 1926, Page 9
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