TRADE UNION CONGRESS
MR THOMAS IN OPPOSITION. QUESTION OF NAVAL CONSTRUCTION. Press Association—By Telegraph —Copyright. LONDON, September 11. Mr J. H. Thomas reappeared in the role of oppositionist at the Trade Union Congress, when discussing the emergency resolution condemning the Government decision to close the dockyards at Pembroke and Rosyth. Supporters o! the resolution urged that the vrholc naval work required be done. It should be performed in Government yards and not handed to private exploitation. Mr Thomas said, “It is useless talking peace and the evils of_ war if wo are going to squirm immediately our people are affected.” The resolution was carried.—Renter.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19584, 14 September 1925, Page 7
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