PARLIAMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 29 July 1920, Page 1

PARLIAMENT

IPIiR CHKSS ASSOCIATION.- -COPYRIGHT.) WELLINGTON, July 28. THE COUNCIL. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. BILLS DEALT WITH. The Kovocaton of Naturalisation Amendment Bill was read a third time and passed. The Gaming Amendment Bill was read a second time . The Judicature Amendment and .Magistrate’s Court Amendment Bills were passed through all stages. The' Anns Bill was read a second time. Tlie Registration of Aliens Amendment Bill was reported from Committee 'with minor amendments, and passed. 'flic Council rose at 4.25. THE HOUSE. The House met at 2.30 p.m. HOUSES FOR IMMIGRANTS. Hon W. Nosworthy stated arrangements were being made with tlie Defence Department for housing immigrants, unable to secure houses. THE WHEAT POSITION. Jit Hon. W .F. Massey stated that sufficient wheat was in the dominion to last till next harvest. MONEY FOR SOLDIERS. Hon 1). H. Guthrie said the £500,()00 authorised for soldier settlements had been expended, and further commitments incurred. PRIVATE MEMBERS’ NEW BILLS. The foliowing Bills wore introduced and read a first time:—Gisborne Harbour Amendment, (Mr Lysnar) ; Anzac Day, (Col: Mitchell) ; Wlinkataiie Harbour Amendment, (Mr Hockley); Wan ganui Borough Council Empowering, (Mr Voitch). LAST NIGHT’S BUSINESS. At tlie evening sitting of the House the War Pensions Amendment Bill was read a second time. The remainder of the sitting was taken up with a statement by Hon E. I’. Lee, Minister of External Affairs, on the Government of Samoa. The House rose at 9.35.