PARLIAMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 9 September 1927, Page 1

PARLIAMENT

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Sept. 9. THE COUNCIL. The Legislative Council met at 2.30 p.m. The War Funds Amendment Bill was reported from the Statutes Revision Committee without amendment. Three days’ leave dl absence was granted to Hon. Newman on account of illness.' Bep'iying to a discussion upon the second reading ol the War Disabilities Removal Bill', iif t.hq cpyu'se of which exception was taken to the lifting of restrictions on conscientious objectors during the war and to the restoration of pre-war privileges to ex-enemy aliens, the Leader of the Council, Sir F." Bell, said it was desired to legislate in regard to aliens as England had done. He did not believe a majority of those who refused to go to the war were shirkers and cowards, hilt wore influenced by considerations which were not altogether contemptible. The Bui was read a second time. Tlio Savings Banks Amendment Bill was read a second time. The Council adjourned at 4.20 p.m. THE HOUSE. The House met- at 2.30 p.tn. The afternoon sitting was occupied with a discussion on the Prisons Report. At the evening sitting the Land and Income Tax Bills were put through their committee stage without amend- j ment, after a protracted discussion, B and the House rose at 1.55 a.m.