"NIL."
WHAT A LOAN COST, On. August 1 Mr. G. W. Russell moved tliis motion in tlio House of Representatives:—"That .there bo laid >>010™ this Houso ci return showing tho discount, procuration fee, brokers' charge, and any other concession made to the New Zealand Loan and. Mercantile Agency Co. (Ltd.) by the Government iu connection with the loan of £50,000 obtained by thera from that company at 3} per cent, on Treasury bills, and repayable on November 30, '1913." _ „ The Minister for Finance (tho Hon. Jarnea Allen) yesterday laid tho desired: information before the House. The largo white spaco on tho official return below tho lengthy question propounded, contained tho Bimglo word: "Nil/ There was a Tipple of .-laughter from Government members as this news was imparted to the House. Opposition members loolced a little disconcerted at tlve revelation of the emptiness of their latest "nest." When Mr. Witty remarked: "That's very satisfactory," there was renewed laughter.
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1824, 9 August 1913, Page 6
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157"NIL." Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1824, 9 August 1913, Page 6
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