COMMISSION'S REPORT
, WELLINGTON, Augus.t 1|). , The Prinfc AIiinster,'iu discpssing tlie vveek's li'nsiness of the HOuse of Representatives, said he" hoped that if tim Imprest Gupply Bill to be introduced toniglit were disposed of in time, the report of the Lic-ensing Gommission . could be discussed tomorrow afternoon. It the House were in favour lie would be pleased, after there had been ari opporlunit.v for a full discussion, to propose the setting up of a committee of members to recommend wliat legislative changes would be made. 3Ir. Hol.voake: Does tlie Government not feel competbnt to iutroduce legislation 011 this subject ? Mr. Fraser: It could do so but as the matter has been examined by the Comniission, I think it is [ireferable we should exaniine the Comniission 's report 011 non-partv lbies. Mr.. Hol.voake: Does the Prinic Minister know that we 011 this side oi the House say the people should have some voice on this question? Mr. Frasef: That is a good idea but I think a committee of the House might decide wliat issues should be referred to the country.
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Chronicle (Levin), 20 August 1947, Page 6
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