"That this House supports the declared policy of the government against interference with the decision of the Rugby Union and gives its full backing to such action as the government may justifiably take to preserve the freedom of people to go about their lawful activities without disruption or harassment". The debate covers whether, or not, parliament is united in its support for the Springbok rugby tour to go ahead and whether, or not, the government will support it in maintaining law and order. The Speaker is Stanley Whitehead.Labour, Nelson. Speakers in order: J.B.Gordon, National, Clutha. A. J. Faulkner, Labour, Roskill. G. Gair, National, North Shore. M. Findlay, Labour, Henderson. K. Holyoake, National, Pahiatua. F. O'Flynn, Labour, Kapiti. (Maiden speech in the House). D. Thompson, National, Stratford. J. Hunt, Labour, New Lynn. N. Kirk, Labour, Sydenham. M. Moore, Labour, Eden. A. McReady, National, Manawatu.

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