BRITISH POLITICS.
IN THE COMMONS.
REFERENCE TO N.S.W.
(United Prßsa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright).
LONDON
Alarcli 27
. In the House of Commons Air Amery askd Air Thomas whether h e had purposed to take any action in view of New South Wales Government’s decision to default.
Mr Thomas replied:—“l am sure T am interpreting the sentiment of all sections of the House when I say the attitude of New South Wales ?nis caused a painful surprise.” He had asked the High ComtnissiuUoi'’ to ctifninunicate thereanetit, in view of the disastrous effect on Australian credit. which would arise. Mr Thomas added that the British Government had no financial liability on the loans, which were solely a matter for the Commonwealth and State Governments on one hand, and the private bondholders on the other. “But we cannot bo indifferent to the most serious repercussions which will follow a breach of obligations by any State.” He promised a further statement on Monday, as the result of information from Lord Ryrie. CONSERVATIVE GAIN* . LONDON'. March 27. The Sunderland bye-election resulted— Luke Thompson (Conservative) 30,--107. •T. T. Brownlie (Labour) 30,07). Doctor Betty Morgan (Liberal) 15.020. it is a Conservative gain.
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1931, Page 5
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