A BRIEF DISCUSSION.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14840, 4 December 1913, Page 10

A BRIEF DISCUSSION.

Sir Joseph Ward said that this report dealt with very important sub-

jects, and sketched very far-reaching changes. He recognised that changes were necessary, but the whole thing should be considered by members very carefully in the recess. Then, if the Minister of Education desired to introduce legislation, he should bring it down early in tho session, so that it should receive full consideration. The Hon. James Allen, Minister of Education, said he could promise that early next tession legislation would be submitted to the House which would have every opportunity of considering the proposals. With regard to superannuation he could say that this question would have to be dealt with, apart altogether from any Bill dealing with education which might bo brought fn. As a matter of fact, he thought it would be necessary to amalgamate the various Government superannuation schemes, and set up a board which would provide for investments with the Public Trustee. This proposal would also be brought down next year. Messrs Russell, Hanan and Buddo also spoke briefly, after which Mr Thomson replied. Tho report is to be printed and circulated.