ADJOURNED SESSION

Evening Star, Issue 23694, 30 September 1940, Page 6

ADJOURNED SESSION

EXCESS PROFITS BELL DUE DISCUSSION ON LOAN EXPECTED [Special to the * Star.’] WELLINGTON, September 30. The adjourned session of Parliament will be resumed to-morrow. It is intended that the House of Representatives, after formal business and the passing of a resolution of condolence in connection with the death of Mr Jull, former member for Waipawa, shall adjourn until Wednesday as a mark of respect for his memory. There is no certainty that members will desire a secret session on this occasion, as the Opposition is represented on the War Cabinet, while the Government bolds frequent caucus meetings to discuss all phases of the war effort. Apart from the Excess Profits Bill, which will probably make its appearance on Wednesday, the legislative programme is unimportant, and the Prime Minister is of opinion that the House will adjourn by the end of next week. As a promise was given by him when the House was last in session that an opportunity would be given to discuss the compulsory loan, it is possible that this and other phases of war finance can be discussed when the Excess Profits Bill is before the House. It is the present intention of the House when the business is completed to meet again in November. There is a possibility that the subsequent adjournment will he taken after the holiday season unless an emerfrenev arises.