GREAT BRITAIN: Parliament's Week: Nov. 12, 1934

The Lords and Commons:

¶ Sat down for the "short session" prior to Nov. 20 at which time George V will open Parliament's new year with his Speech from the Throne. ¶ Were jolted by nation-wide municipal election returns ominous for the National Government (see col. 3).

The Commons:

¶ Passed on third (final) reading the Incitement to Disaffection Bill ("Sedition Bill"), notorious as the most reactionary measure yet jammed through by the National Government.

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