LABOUR DEMAND

Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 137, 11 June 1936, Page 9

LABOUR DEMAND

APPROPRIATE ACTION DERBY'S CONFIDENCE IN MR. THOMAS (Received June 11, noon.) LONDON, June 10. Labour members will move in the House of Commons an addendum to the Government motion as follows:—"In view of the definite findings of the tribunal and the disclosures of gambling practices in the City of London, this House calls upon the Government to take appropriate action." The Derby election committee passed a resolution urging Mr. Thomas to continue his representation, and adding: "It desires to express to Mr. Thomas full and complete confidence. The committee is mindful of his 26 years of devoted service to Derby, and assures him of its continued loyal support." MR. THOMAS TO RESIGN? The "Evening News" understands that Mr. Thomas met Mr. J. A. Aiton, chairman of the Derby Conservatives, and intimated that he intended to resign. Mr. Aiton advised against such a step. Mr. Thomas is believed to have discussed the statement he intends to make in the House tomorrow with friends. It will be brief and will reaffirm that he did not disclose Budget secrets and that his conscience is clear. The "Daily Herald's" political correspondent says that Mr. Thomas visited the House pf Commons but did not appear in the , Chamber. He was closeted for 15 minutes with Mr. Hamsay Mac Donald, who urged that the resignation of his seat was the only proper course. The "Daily Mail's" political correspondent says that as a result of his [talk with Mr. Mac Donald, Mr. Thomas has decided to resign his seat. Mr. Thomas will make a personal statement on Thursday and will then announce his resignation.

OPPOSITION QUESTIONS.

The executive of Labour members of the House of Commons decided to question the Government regarding the alleged leakage respecting Newfoundland bonds. It is understood that the Government has already made inquiries, and that Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Chancellor 6f the Exchequer, may make a statement during Thursday's debate.

A London cable dated June 8 stated that questions would probably be asked in the House of Commons regarding allegations appearing in the American Press, notably in the news magazine "Time," to the effect that the Budget changes were not the only leakages of confidential official information in the last few years. "Time" alleges that similar leakages occurred over the British Government's guarantee of Newfoundland bonds in 1933, when Mr. Thomas was Dominions Secretary.