NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO : 26 March 1925
26 MARCH 1925
Debate took place in the House of Lords on the question of the reform of that chamber.
In the House of Lords a series of Bills dealing with the consolidation of the law of property passed through Committee. The Trade Facilities Bill and Sugar Subsidy Bill made similar progress.
The House of Commons again discussed the Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions Continuation) Bill, and defeated Mr Wheatley’s amendment for rejection. Captain Garro-Jones’s motion on excessive coal prices was defeated. The Secretary for Mines said the Government would not hesitate to take strong action if they had reason at any time to believe that the merchants were exceeding the limits of reasonable profit.
During the consideration of the Summer Time Bill by a Committee of the House of Commons an attempt was made to exclude Scotland from the provisions.
A Bill to make compulsory the employment of disabled ex-service men has been introduced in the House of Commons.
The funeral service for the Marquis Curzon in Westminster Abbey was attended by representatives of all classes of the community.
A Paris telegram states that Mr Austen Chamberlain’s speech on the question of European security has created a somewhat disappointing impression in France. It is, unfortunately, the case, says the correspondent, that France does not trust Germany’s word.
An Ottawa message gives further particulars of the Canadian Budget statement. Mr Robb, the Acting Finance Minister, stated that the outlook was bright, especially in view of the recovery in the situation of the agricultural industry through the increased prices for products.
