PARLIAMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 28 July 1926, Page 2

PARLIAMENT

(by TELEGRAPH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION THE COUNCIL. WELLINGTON. July 27. The Legislative Council met at 2.30 p.m.

In accordance with the recommendation of tlie Standing Orders Committee it was decided that the Mildred Elaine Smith Divorce Bill he allowed to proceed. Isaac’s Religious Exercises in Schools Bill was introduced and read a first time, the mover intimating that- it was exactly the same measure as that introduced on previous years in the House of Representatives. On the motion of Hon. Thomson, and after a brief discussion, it was decided that the attention of the Government be drawn to the wholesale destruction of ivhales in Ross Sea, and to ask that representations be made to tlie Imperial Government, with a suggestion that- the permits at present granted to .foreign companies to exploit whales and other oil producing animals be cancelled at the earliest possible opportunity. The Council adjourned at 3.30 p.rn. until next day.

THE HQUSE. Tlie House met at 2.30 p.m. By Governor’s Message, tlie Dairy Produce Control Amendment Bill was introduced. The Bill provides for the election of tlie Board on the Ward Scheme, with a single vote on the tonnage basis. There is no interference with c-ompulsorv control. The Prime Minister indicated the Bill would not be a party measure. An Imprest- Supply Bill, No.-2, was introduced, appropriating £3.237,750 in payment of salaries, wages, etc., and after a lengthy debate it was passed, and the House rose at 2 a.m,