PARLIAMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 4 September 1929, Page 6

PARLIAMENT

,By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) THE COUNCIL. WELLINGTON, Sept. 3. Tho Legislative Council met at 2.30 p.m. Sir ' James Allen moved:—That in the opinion of the Council in view of agitation for exemption from military service and training on account of conscientious objections, a fid as the law makes provision for objectors only on account of religious beliefs, the Governjnent should take into consideration the present position of the law and determine, whether an amendment of the law is necessary to include conscientious objectors, and further that in dealing with the question" of alternative service, consideration should )be given to training for first aid, ambulance and stretcher bearer work. The motion was carried..

The Summer Time Bill and Law Practitioners* ’Amendment (solicitors ■fidelity guarantee fund) Bill were put through the final stages and passed, the latter- with' minor amendments. Education Amendment Bill (Hon. Thomson) proposing a- system of religious instruction in schools, was referred to the Education Committee for evidence to be taken.

.The Council adjourned at 4.10/p.m. until to-morrow. . , 5 THE HOUSE. The House of Represenativies met at 2.30" p.m. ( The financial debate was continued hjy Messrs Samuel, McDonald, Holland (Christchurch North), Fraser, Wilford, and Field. The House rose at 10.30 p.m.