SECRET SESSION

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 156, 1 June 1940, Page 6

SECRET SESSION

FIRST IN DOMINION. QUESTIONS OF PROCEDURE. fßv Telegraph.—Special to Standard.) 1 y WELLINGTON, Jdne 1. Membere of the Legislative Council are likely to participate in the secret meeting of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, for full explanations and discussions relating to New Zealand’s war effort. The Prime Minister (Hon. R. Fraser), who mentioned to the House this fact, said he would consult the Leader of the Opposition (Hon.- A. Hamilton) regarding the procedure because lie believed it was the ; first time there had been a secret session, as that addressed by Mr L. C. J)I. »• Amery privately was during nqn-sit-ting hours. The leave of the House might be needed to do certain filings, because he thought certain responsible officers connected with the ivar should be present. ■ : , Mr Fraser 6aid he understood that in Britain, during 1917, there was an arrangement that members of either House could attend the secret sittings. Wednesday’s sitting would start at 2.30. when Mr Speaker would give a direction as to who ought to be present. “We will give the maximum opportunity for discussion on every question,” concluded Mr Fraser, “at the same time eliminating any risk of danger from publication.” ' Tributes to deceased legislators will be paid on Tuesday, after which the House will adjourn.