The official Socialist attack on the Government, which was the
text of this final debate, only showed how pro- foundly pink Socialism has lost faith in itself. There were only two incidents which aroused any feeling. The first was a ridiculous quarrel between the Maxtonites and the Lansburyites as to which should have the honour of moving a ridiculous amendment shortening the period of the recess. The second was the announcement of the suspension of work upon the new Cunarder being built on Clydebank. Of course this decision of the Cunard Company is a very serious blow to employment in the district, and it is this aspect of the matter which moved Mr. Kirkwood to appeal and protest. But the cynical observer may be permitted a smile at the thought that the main indignation of the Socialist Party was aroused by the suspension of work upon a vessel for the transport of millionaires !
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