PATHETIC INCIDENT

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22466, 9 July 1936, Page 13

PATHETIC INCIDENT

MEMBER OF COMMONS STORY OF BEREAVEMENT* LONDON, Jnly 7 There was a touching incident in the House of Commons to-day. In the course of a debate on a bill to provide an improved midwifery service throughout the country, Sir. W. Lunn (Labour — Rothweil, Yorkshire), at the close of his speech, in which it was noticed he spoke feelingly, said: "This morning my telephone bell rang and I expected news of a happy event in my family circle. Instead I heard that the yojing wife of my youngest son had died in chilrlbirth, tragically and suddenly. "This brings home what we are discussing. My daughter-in-law had a good home and''the advantage of a doctor and nurse, and it shows how, although every care is taker:, ' life may slip through our fingers. If I am the loser of a healthy, lovely daughter-in-law, I "'ant to see every possible provision made to prevent young mothers going 60 easilv, as many thousands do." Mr. F. K. Griffith (Liberal —Middlesbrough West) voiced the sympathy of members, expressing admiration of Mr. •I-<unn's courage in subordinating personal feelings to public duty in coming to speak in the House. Mr. Lunu, apparently feeling the strain, then retired from the chamber.