July 27th 1937. A Draft Manifesto on the Spanish Situation was
circulated, read, discussed, and finally approved for
publication (See appendix). Discussion took place on the
proposal put forward by the International Federation of Trade
Unions that the first week in August should be devoted to
Propaganda on Spain. It was pointed out, however, that the
recommendation had been made without regard to British
conditions, and that the prospect of propaganda meetings during
the holiday week was not such as to ensure success. Subsequently
it was RESOLVED: "That the following statement should be issued
with the Manifesto, and circulated to all sections of the
Movement with the recommendation that Constituency and Local
Parties adapt their action to their local circumstances.'' "The
National Council of Labour views with alarm the attitude of the
Government in relationship to the Spanish conflict. "We warn the
nation that there is a grave danger that the Government will
take advantage of the Holiday Season, and of Parli