THE KING IN WALES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23044, 21 November 1936, Page 13

THE KING IN WALES

TOUR OF DEPRESSED AREAS GREAT WELCOME EVERYWHERE (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) LONDON, Nov. 19. The King, after an early discussion on Welsh problems with Mr Ernest Brown and Sir Kingsley Wood, opened his second day’s tour a 9.30 a.m. at Cwmbran, visiting the scenes of former violent conflicts between police and mine strikers and stay-in strikers. Everywhere he was welcomed by waving Union Jacks and cheers from thousands who lined the streets. Hundreds had come nany miles. At the conclusion of his tour the King said: “It was a most interesting two days. Now we must see what we can do.” “SOMETHING MUST BE DONE” (British Official Wireless) RUGBY. Nov. 19. The King returned to London from his tour of the depressed areas in South Wales. During a brief stay at CwiAbran, where unemployment has been particularly severe, his Majesty was presented with an address by a group of unemployed men, with whom he talked. They solicited support for work projects in the district. Later, in 'conversation with the clerk of the Blaenavon Council, the King said: “M 3 Ministers are giving serious consideration to such objects as the Introduction of new industries in tljos once busy areas." And t- the chairman of the Unemployed Committee In Blaenavon he said: “ Something will be done about unemployment.” The King spent some time in examining the work of the Eastern Valley Subsistence Production Society. Unemployed men are enabled to produce on the society s estates essential commodities for their own consumption. New housing on the estates is also engaging special attention. On leaving Rhymney station for London the King said: “I have learned many things during these two days. I hope 1 may be able to do something to better the lot of these unfortunates.” On the King’s arrival in London a special telegram was sent to Welsh officials; “ I feel admiration for the spirit in which the people are facing the ordeal of prolonged unemployment. I was encouraged at seein<? the fine governmental and voluntary efforts to help them until a revival of industrial activity restores prosperity. In the meantime I urge them not to lose heart, and rest assured that their trouble is not forgotten." NAVAL EXPANSION WORK (British Official Wireless) RUGBY, Nov. 19. (■Received Nov, 20, at 5,5 p.m.) Sir Samuel Hoare announced in a speech in London to-day that arrangements were being made for a greater part of the work in connection with naval expansion being done in depressed areas. In regard to the general problem he emphasised the difficulties which it presented and added that the main aim of the Government was to conduct the country’s affairs so that business would improve and the demand for labour increase.