PARLIAMENT
THE HOUSE,
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IMPERIAL SUPPLIES
WELLINGTON, Oct. 2 The House met at 2.30 p.m.
The Premier laid on the table the report of Die Imperial Supplies Department showing the Department had now expended £37,000,000 on tho purchase of the Dominion’s produce, which the Premier said, had been done without hitch or friction. The report promoted a lengthy debate, which lasted the greater part of the afternoon sitting. AVAR PENSIONS. At 4.45 the House wont into Commit too to further consider the War Pensions Bill. Tho Minister announced amendments agreed to by the Council which were added tothe Bill on the voices. • An amendment was moved by Mr. AVilford to increase the amount of pension in Clause 4 from £1 to £2 per week, and lost by 33 to 30. The Bill was passed except for the schedules, which were held over for further consideration. Tho House rose at 1-5 a.m.
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Hokitika Guardian, 3 October 1917, Page 3
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