PARLIAMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1917, Page 2

PARLIAMENT

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THE GOUNCIL. WELLINGTON, Oct. 19. The Council met at 2.30. p.m. The Council read a second time the Shops and Offices, and Ilutt Road Amendment Bills.

THE HOUSE. The House met at 2.30 p.m. ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES. Replying to Mr. Hudson, the Premier sadd nothing could be done this year to alter the law regarding the fixing of electoral boundaries, but it might be considered next session, billiard rooms. Replying to Mr. Glover, the Premier said no further legislation could be introduced to enable billiard rooms in connection with hotels to remain open after 6 p.m. GO SEOW POLICY. Replying to Mr. McCombs regarding the stoppage of work on the Auckland Railway tunnel the Minister of Public Works said the men had adopted a “Go Slow” Policy, and ho had given them of working under the co-operative principle. They could accept the offer or leave it alone, but he was not going to allow men to appoint his officers or to run his Department. ELECTRICAL BILLSThe State Supply Electrical Bill was introduced by Governor’s message The Minister of Public Worksk explained at was purely a departmental measure. social hygiene At the evening sitting, the House concluded the Social Hygiene Bill in committee, and massed two clauses. THE LIQUOR BILL. The Premier announced a partial | agreement had been come to with the , Council on the Sale of Liquor Restriction Bill. He had asked for another j conference on the unsettled points. The House rose at 1.15 a.m.