FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
LABOUR PARTY RESOLUTION. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, April 21. Brief reference to interruptions and rowdyism at political meetings and the Government’s desire for complete freedom of speech for representatives of all political parties was made at the annual conference of the New Zealand Labour Party to-night by Hon. P. Eraser, who emphasised the importance of free speech. Mr Eraser moved the following motion, which was carried without discussion; “That this conference reaffirms the great importance to our Parliamentary democracy of complete freedom of speech for the representatives of all political parties and strongly disapproves of any interruption at political meetings, and asks all citizens to use every possible means to maintain controversial fair play for all public and political speakers.” The conference concluded to-night with a motion of confidence in the Prime Minister and the Government.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 121, 22 April 1938, Page 5
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139FREEDOM OF SPEECH. Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 121, 22 April 1938, Page 5
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