SCENE IN THE COMMONS
“ABOLISH THE MEANS TEST.’’
MAN REMOVED FROM PUBLIC g’allery. (United Press Association-By CableCopyright.) (Received 2, 11.40 a.m.) London, November 1. In the House of Commons, Major Hore-Belisha informed Mr Scone that there would be no immediate reduction in the Australian whisky duty of 45s a gallon, provided for in the Ottawa agreement, but the duty would be reviewed when finances permitted. During the discussion, a man in the public gallery shouted: “Abolish the means test! In the name of millions of unemployed, I demand that the workers be received.” Attendants rushed to the man, who, while being removed, shouted: “Release Hannington ” The scene lasted only a minute.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 273, 2 November 1932, Page 7
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