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LAND TAX DIFFERENCES LABOUR AND LIBERALS. POSITION DELICATELY POISED. (British Official Wireless.) (Received noon.) RUGBY, June .14. Alore optimistic views arc expressed in the Press regarding the political situation arising out the Government’s resistance to the Liberal amendment on land taxation. Yesterday’s conference between the Ministers and the Liberals, according to the “Daily Herald,” eased the crisis, and some progress towards an agreement was made. It was hoped that, as a result of further consultations, a basis of agreement will be reached on Monday. The belief that a way out of flit difficulty will be found persists in Labour quarters. It is shared by the “Daily Mail,” the “News Chronicle” and the “Daily Telegraph.” The “News Chronicle” says theposition is extremely delicate. The “Daily Express” makes light of the difficulties, which it believes will bo solved by the Liberals re-drafting their amendment in acceptable terms. The “Morning Post” anticipates that an escape will be found In this 1 way from the crisis, which it says has 1 now boon reduced to a mere misunder- 1
standing. The “Times” says that, in view of yesterday’s talk, which ended in failure to agree on reasonable alternative words for the amendment, it is possible that a final decision will not be taken on Tuesday, when the disputed clause is due for consideration by the House of Commons. Thus a few more days may be gained in which a find a formula.
The “Manchester Guardian” sees no valid reason why a way out of the difficulties should not be found. It suggests that during Tuesday’s debate the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Snowden, will ridicule the amendment, but later in the debate the Prime Minister, Mr MacDonald, while stating his opposition to it, will offer to consider a recommendation before the report stage on the Bill has been reached.
In such a case there is little doubt but that the Liberal Leader, Mr Lloyd Georgp will accept the overture. Meanwhile, however there is a deadlock.
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Northern Advocate, 15 June 1931, Page 5
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