BRITISH POLITICS.

Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18158, 24 October 1930, Page 7

BRITISH POLITICS.

• b . NEXT WEEK’S SESSION. « PREPARING THE KING’S SPEECH. NO SURPRISES. United Press Assn.—aiec, Tel. Copyright. LONDON, October 22. The Cabinet for three hours today discussed the programme for the session to be opened on Tuesday, and settled the contents of' the King’s Speech. The Daily Telegraph’s political editor says he understands that the speech will contain no surprises. The most provocative measure will be a bill to amend the Trades Disputes Act in order to revive the compulsory political levy. A number of Conservative members of the House of Commons have sent a requisition to Mr Baldwin to summon a meeting to discuss the policy of the party.The Earl of Derby, at Norwich, said that although he had been a lifelong free trader” he had come to the conclusion that, a change might be necessary. Personally he would not hesitate to give. . Canada what she wanted, even if it necessitated a tax on wheat. The’ Federation of British Industries has appointed, a committee representing the leading trade associations in this country to consider the type of tariff best suited to British industry, and a method of promoting agreements with the Dominions for stimulating inter-Empire trade.