PARLIAMENTARY

Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1001, 21 July 1883, Page 2

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCILFriday, July 20. The Legislative Council met at 2.30. BILLS. The Tiraaru Racecourse Reserve Bill and the Westland Education District Subdivision Bill were read a first time. The Fugitive Offenders Jurisdiction Bill was read a third time. QUESTIONS. In reply to the Hon Mr Holmes, the Hon Mr Whitaker said the Government did not propose to pass a Bill this year to alter the constitution of the Council, though the subject might bo debated. — In reply to the Hon Mr Holmes, the Hon Mr Oliver said the Government had received and sanctioned an application from the V-'aimea Plains Hailway Company to raise a rate giving the guaranteed 5 per cent, interest to the company. public works policy. Sir George Whitmore moved —“ That in view of the near completion of the public works scheme, as contemplated when the public works and immigration policy was initiated, the Government should endeavor to promote the well-being of districts which have received no benefits from that policy, and in which railways are not intended to be built, by construcing or assisting to construct those necessary arterial communications without which those districts cannot develop their resources, or in facilitating the shipment of produce by harbor improvements.” A discussion followed, and the debate was adjourned at 4.40, when the Council rose.