BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 July 1928, Page 3

BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

(United Press Association. —By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) ; IN THE COMMONS. (Received tniß day at 12.25 p.m.i ' LONDON, July 4. .'lf In the Commons Mr Williams asked: we to understand every avnil•l able practicable help was sent the Jervis Bay.” i Mr Bridgeman: “Yes.” Mr Wedgwood: “What is the cost to the British taxpayer, for the sentl- , \ ’’ ing of this assistance. Will it be charged against tho owners of the Jervis Bay, which made an unneces- , sary call for help.” , 1 M r Bridgeman: “It is not for me to say whether the call for help was necessary. I will endeavour to icply to the question later.” Sir Joynson Hicks further quextioned regarding Byng’s appointment stated the salary of the position was £3OOO yearly and would not be for a fixed period. ' The appointment regulations provide lie must retire at the age of 70. Byng was not entitled to a pension unless it was specially sanctioned. He felt none of the high officers of tho was the right Vnart to control a.' 'Airce of twenty thousand men involving the safety and happiness of eight million peop o. He believed’ Byng’s special qualifications, ability and character outweigh tho disadvantages of age. _

NO ACTION. LONDON, July ••• ■ ) it is understood Joynson Hicks will in the Commons to-mov-row that there is no need for prosecu- > tion or disciplinary action against Constables Badger and McLean, who were responsible for the arrest of Sir Chiozza Money and Miss Savage.