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PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FINANCE BILL INTRODUCED. MISCELLANEOUS CLAUSES. Wellington, November 30. When the committee of the House resumed at 7.30 p.m., the Prime Minister moved to report progress on the Licensing Bill in order that the Finance Bill might be introduced by Governor-General’s message. The Minister of Finance explained that it was the usual Finance Bill of a “washing-up” character, and contained a large number of miscellaneous clauses, which could be explained in committee. The bill, however, contained borrowing authorities for public works, railway authorisation, school buildings and moneys necessary to carry on for the next two years. There was also provision for the payment of £1,000,000 for the Singapore base and for increasing the payment .to the Samoa Treasury froni £16,000 to £46.000. Some prJvision was also made for dealing with deteriorated lands and the National Provident Fund. Scientific research into the question of the conversion of wheat into Hour was also provided for. There were aiso otner clauses dealing with local authorities, validating clauses and racing clubs. Mr R. McKeen (Wellington South) asked if there was any provision for erecting a central block of buildings for Government offices in Wellington The Prime Minister said plans of such buildings were prepared ana would cost £250,000. No doubt it was a right thing to do but the question was, could the country afford it ? Mr E. J. Howard (Christchurch South) raised the question or Government offices in Christchurch, saying the Lands Office was not at all creditable to the Government. Sir Joseph Ward (Invercargill) said the introduction of policy matters connected witli deteriorated lands in the Finance Bill was unprecedented in the history of the country, and it ought not to be there. The Minister of Lands said that if the honourable gentleman did not like the clause he could move to strike it out. It would not be a very serious matter if it did go out. Sir Joseph Ward was turning a molehill into a mountain. The bill was read the first time, and the House resumed in committee on the Licensing Bill. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Legislative Council met at 2.30 p.m. to-day. The Insurance Companies’ Deposits Amendment Bill was referred to the Statutes Revision Committee after a brief debate. It was decided that the report of the joint South Island-Australia shipping facilities committee <m the itinerary of the N.Z.M.S. Maui Pomare. in connection with the Pacific Island trade be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. Tlie Palmerston North Empowering Bill and the Napier Harbour Board Empowering Bill were reported from the Local Bills Committee without amendment and put through tl >ir final stages and passed. he Council decided’ to insist on it, amendments in the Motor Vehi< i Amendment Bill and the Coal Mi. _s Amendment Jill, and managers were appointed’ to draw up reasons, and confer with representatives of the House. The Council adjourned at 3.50 p.m. until 2,30 p.m. to-morrow.

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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 1 December 1927, Page 6

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PARLIAMENT Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 1 December 1927, Page 6

PARLIAMENT Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 1 December 1927, Page 6

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