HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1920, Page 5

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

TOWN PLANKING. The House of -Representatives met at 8.30 p.m. Replying to Mr. T. K. Sidey (Dunedin South), the Hon. G. 3. Anderson said it had been the intention to bring down town planning legislation this session, but so far it had not been possible to do so. He pointed out that there was already a great deal of legislation on the Statute Book which could be used by town planners if they chose. Unfortunately there appeared to be little disposition to do so. During the recess the Government would consider the appointment of a town planning expert, and this would be done if not too expensive. If next session legislation was introduced it would be largely a case of consolidating the legislation 'now on the Statute Book.

PRICE OF WHEAT. Replying to Dr. A. K. Newman (Wellington East), the Hon. W. Nosworthy said that in view of a possible increase in the price of wheat he would look into the matter of milling wheat for bread, with a view to,retaining as many as possible of the nutritious qualities of wheat in flour. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.. Replying to Mr. E. J. Howard (Christchurch South), the Hon. C. J. Parr said he could not see his way to declare Labor Day a holiday for public schools. There were, in his opinion, already sufficient school holidays, and he ftkvo'red reducing rather than extending them. CIVIL LIST BILL. By Governor's message, amendments to the Civil List Bill ' were brought down. When asked what the amendments were, Mr. Massey said they provided for the salaries of officers of the House, and also a house allowance for the member of the Executive Council in the Legislative Council (Sir William Eraser)." To tli is latter item several members objected. Mr. Massey explained that Sir William Eraser was doing a good deal of work in assisting Sir Francis Bell, and more would have to be done in this way in future. Mr. W. A. Veitch (Wanganui) indicated that he would call for a division on this item at a later stage. NEW MEASURES. By Governor's message the following Bills were also introduced: Military Service Amendment Bill; Explosive Goods Bill, and amendments to the Westport Harbor Bill. The House rose at 12.10 a.m.