PARLIAMENTARY.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1927, Page 1

PARLIAMENTARY.

THE HOUSE. nv TULEGR.vrn—press assn., corviuanx. AA'Ef.LINGTON, Aug. 23. The House me, mi 2.50 p.m. Air Holland (Lender of the Opposition) was again In his place in the House after an absence r.f some day-, owing to an accident. The Prime Minister announced the Government had decided at the request the Administration, to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into grievances in Samoa. The personnel would he announced later. The Minister of Public AA'orks .stated the' alarmist- reports concerning the Arapuni hydro-electric works published in the press, were not justified. There were matters at present under negotiations between me Government and contractors hut an amicable settlement was anticipated. The Finance Bill was introduced by Governor’s message and read a second time. , Fungicides and Insecticides Bill was also introduced by Governor’s message Egmont National Park Amendenit Bill was on the motion of Hon. AVi 1 - Hants read a second time, as was also tho Bankrupt icy Amendment Bill, on the motion of Hon. Rolleston and referred to tho Statutes Revision Committee AVar Funds Amendment Bill was, an the motion of Hon. Stewart, read a second time and tho House rose at 11 2d p.m. till 2 30p.m. next day.