Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 9 June 1964.
Mr Reginald Sorensen
, Leyton
12:00,
9 June 1964
asked the Prime Minister if he will adopt the practice of moving Motions in the House of Commons that would enable the House to express its condolences and respects at the demise of Commonwealth Heads of Government, such as in regard to the late Pandit Nehru.
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