LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 16 November 1927, Page 6

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

The Legislative Council met at 2.30 p.m. to-day. On the motion of Sir Francis Bell, the question of an amendment of the law relating to rent restriction was referred to the Labour Rills Committee, with instructions to take evidence thereon and report to the Council.

Sir Francis Bel] gave notice that he intends to move th® second reading of the Rent Restriction Continuance Bill on Thursday. The Newmarket Borough Council, Vesting and Empowering Bill, Lower Hutt Borough Council Empowering Bill and Napier Foreshore Bill were received from the House, read the first time and referred to the Local Bills Committee. The Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill, Valuation of Land Amendment Bill, Motor Spirits Taxation Bill, Local Legislation Bill and Howard Estate Amendment Bill were received from the House and read the first time, the Valuation of Land Amendment Bill being also read the second time pro forma and referred to the Lands Committee, and the Local Legislation Bill being referred to the Local Bills Committee. The Main Highways Amendment Bill was read the second time and the Greytown Trust Lands Trustees Empowering Bill was put through 'he final stages and passed without amendment. The Motor Spirits Taxation Bill was also passed without amendment after a brief discussion concerning the allocation of moneys to the South Island. After delivering a critical attack on the administration of the Native Trust Office, which was strongly replied to by Sir Francis Bell, a motion bv the Hon. V W. Reed to refer the Native Trustee's report to the Native Affairs Committee for consideration was defeated on the voices.

The Council adjourned at 4.30 p.m till to-morrow.