N.Z. PARLIAMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 3 November 1932, Page 5

N.Z. PARLIAMENT

IN THE HOUSE

CUSTOMS AMENDMENT Bi'lL

{ter tress Association — Vopyrighl.)

WELLINGTON, November 3. In-the House of Represei mtive j yesterday the Electoral Amendment Bill (Mr G. . VV. Forbes), the Rent Restriction Bill (Hon. A. Hamilton); - and the ‘Shops' and Offices Amendment 'Bill (Mr P. 'Fraser, Lab., Wellington -Central), were introduced and read a first time. The Orders-in-Council Confirmation Bill (Rev. C. Carr, Lab.,,.Timaru), was read a second time, pro forma, and referred to the Statutes Revision Committee.

The British Nationality and Status of Aliens in New Zealand Bill (Mr P. Fraser), was read ia second time and referred to the Statute's Revision Committee. The Marriage Amendment Bill. ('Mr H. G. R. Mason, L.ab., Auckland 'Suburbs), was defeated at the second -reading stage. Th© Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Amendment Bill (Mr .Mason); was read a second time pro forma. Mr Ma ; on then moved thqt the measure be referred to the Statutes Revision C immittee, but, on a division, this wer defeated 'by 35 to 26, and th’e Bill was set down for the second reading in ift week’s time. The New Zealand Institute of Clerks of Works Bill (Mr Fraser), was read a second time, pro forma, and referred to the Labour Bills Committee. The Gaming Amendment Bill (Mr H. T. Armstrong, Lab., - Christchurch East), was read a second’ time, pro forma, and referred to the Statutes Revision ■Committee. -

The Speaker pointed out that the Bill was out of order, because it involved appropriation and taxation. However, by permission of the House, it was being referred to ia select committee for a report. When the House of Representatives resumed at 7.30 o’clock the Customs Acts Amendment Bill was introduced 'y Utaveirnor-General’-j message, iand was read a first time.

On the /Prime Minister’s motion, urgency was then accorded the second reading of the Bill, The Hon. J. G. Coates, moving the second reading, the measure gave effect to the agreements reached A Ottawa between th© United Kingdom iand New Zealand, and also ' contained resolutions recently .. passed by the House. Power was also given to the Government ,/t© . qxtend to other Dominions,-, a number, of ~ concessions which were granted to the Kingdom, j He said, that" the of > this provision was to enable the Government to be in position to negotiate agreements with other Dominions. . These agreements would be subject to confirmation Iby Parliament. -Mr C. A- Wilkinson (Ind., Egmont), moved as An amendment, that the secend" reading be postponed until the next sitting day to enable the Government further to consider the direful effect of the duty on wheat and flour, and on the price of bread etc. The amendment was rejected by 55 to 2 votes, and the Bill w.a.s read a second time. The House rose at '..13 a.m.

‘OF PARLIAMENT.

WELLINGTON, November 3

The Rent Restriction Bill was read a first time in the House yesterday, and revives the Rent Restriction legislation, which is to operate until August 1, 1933. The permanent extension of the life of Parliament is provided for in the Electoral Amendment Bill, introduced 1 and read a first time. • There is a consequential amendment providing that licensing committees in future, be elected every four years instead of three. No specific provision was made concerning the licensing poll which, according to the present law, must be taken on the day of the general election.