NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO : 17 November 1923

17 NOVEMBER 1923

The situation in Europe, the peace with Turkey, the Imperial Conference, the position of agriculture and unemployment were discussed at the prorogation of Parliament.

Lord Derby, in a speech in Northwich, declared that he was in full agreement with the Prime Minister’s policy.

Winston Churchill, speaking in Manchester, said that protectionism might benefit some trades, but the main body of the community would pay for it.

The King conferred a Peerage upon Robert Cecil.